| Producer | Gonzalez Bastias |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Maule |
| Varietal | Pais |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 09073 |
| Size | 750ml |
Chile was once the destination for inexpensive versions of California wines, but now there is a new wave of natural winemaking featuring international and local varietals. Originally from Spain, the Pais grape (aka Mission) has been in the Americas for 500 years. González Bastías hand-harvests their Pais from a 200-year-old vineyard, presses by hand in zarandas (bamboo sieves), ferments in open-top cement vats, and ages in large old-wood barrels. Matorral is fleshy, fruity, and wild, with notes of plums, blackberries, mint, fennel, and pine on a smooth yet structured finish. Pair with braises, BBQ, grilled meats, and highly spiced dishes.
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