Pedro Parra "Vinista" Itata Pais 2020

Vin Chicago: empty Points

(7/2022)

Wine Advocate : 92 Points

(8/31/2021) The pure País 2020 Vinista was produced with grapes from three ancient vineyards, two with volcanic soils in Ñipas and a third one on red granite from Guarilihue. The grapes fermented with their natural yeasts with 100% full clusters, and the wine matured in oak and concrete vats for 10 months. Despite the warm year and a reduction of 50% in the yields, the wine is fluid and elegant and has 13% alcohol. This is more volcanic, from a basalt soil like the one from Etna, and the wine shows it; and in terms of ripeness, he harvested early; and in the zone, the País never reaches 14% alcohol, so this 13% is the highest you're going to see. This is fruit-driven and elegant, and in a way, it reminded me of the Santa Cruz de Coya from Roberto Enríquez, with a faint touch of ash. This is superb. Drink Date: 2021 - 2024.

Vinous - Joaquin Hidalgo : 91 Points

(6/2022) The 2020 País Vinista was fermented in concrete, 60% with stalks and one-third aged in foudres. Garnet red in color. The bold nose presents intense aromas of pomegranate and sour cherry, while the flow is compact with vivid flavor and hint of stalk at the back of the mouth. Drinking Window: 2022 - 2028.