South America's historic heritage red
País
The continent's old founding grape — light, rustic, and charming, reborn from ancient dry-farmed vines.
The Grape
País (the Mission grape, known as Criolla and Listán Prieto) is one of the oldest grapes in the Americas, brought by Spanish missionaries. In Chile it gives light-bodied, fresh, rustic reds with red fruit and earthy charm, increasingly celebrated from ancient dry-farmed bush vines.
History & Origins
Once the backbone of South American bulk wine and long disdained, País has been rediscovered by a new generation drawn to its centuries-old vines in southern Chile, making characterful, lighter reds and even traditional-method sparkling.
Flavour Profile
Light, rustic, and red-fruited.
Chilean País
Red cherry, cranberry, dried herbs, earth
Light-bodied with fresh red fruit, gentle tannins, and an earthy, rustic charm — best enjoyed young and lightly chilled.
What to Pair It With
País's lightness suits simple, hearty fare.
Grilled Meats
Fresh red fruit flatters Chilean barbecue.
Empanadas
A traditional match for savoury pastries.
Charcuterie
Light tannins suit cured meats.
Where the Best Comes From
País's home is southern Chile.
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