País

Like Moscatel, País too arrived with the Spaniards. It found a home in Itata, where the variety known in Spain as Listan Prieto, developed a distinct soul. Its large but loose bunches balance red and black fruit aromas, with a fresh herbal note, reminiscent of mint or eucalyptus. Its tannins are generally on the lighter side, but depending on the soils it is planted on, can range from silky smooth to deliciously textured. 

País vines have traditionally been grown by small growers, who either make their own house wine (known as pipeño), or sell the grapes to earn a little extra. That means that most vineyards are worked by hand, with very little intervention - perfect to bring out the unique terroir of Itata.