País is the Chilean name for a Spanish grape, Listán Prieto. Traditionally it’s been used to make bulk red wine, until recently, where quality-minded natural winemakers are crafting tart, high-tannin reds made from País old vines.

This region is a pretty special place. Roberto Henriquez uses fruit from 200+ year old vines, mixed soils, granite and in parts of the vineyard deep volcanic sand with almost zero-input agriculture. The grapes are hand de-stemmed on traditional bamboo screens, stainless steel ferment and ageing. The wine is herbaceous, pretty fruit, high acid, a serious yet joyful expression of País.