| Grape/Varietal : Pink Moscatel, Torontel, Pais | Color : Red |
| Origin : Chile | Bottle Size : 75cl |
| Region : Maule Valley | ABV : 13% |
| Vintage : 2017 | Natural Factor : Biodynamic, Vegan |
Wine Insight
González Bastías is a town, and a small, family winery in Western Maule owned and operated by José Luis Bastías and Daniela Lorenzo. The property and vineyard are accessed by crossing the Maule River by canoe from the local train station between Talca and Constitucion. José’s family planted their 4-hectare vineyard in the early 1800’s, and they have been cultivating it ever since. Yes, their vines are 200 years old.
José farms and vinifies biodynamically and without the use of machines. The vineyard is dry farmed. All the fruit is pressed by hand over bamboo zarandas into open top cement vats. The wines are then aged in either barrels or amphora. These wines are all made without corrections and without the addition of sulfur. Their País wines from their sandy, gravely soil are some of the most unique expressions in Chile and are remnants of Chilean ancestry, which is in danger of extinction. They are natural, honest wines.
Grapes for the 'Naranjo' blend is manually harvested. The fruit is pressed by hand over bamboo zarandas into open top vats. The three varietals are cofermented on the skins with native yeasts. Fermentation lasts about 30 days. No additives or sulfur are added. Wine is unfined and unfiltered.
This wine showcases peaches and orange peal with a juicy mouthfeel. Mineral with medium acidity and a long lasting finish.
Pairs Well With:
Shrimp Dumplings
Sounds Like:
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