Roberto Henriquez Pais Franco
CH479-22
Vitivinicola Roberto Henriquez Spa
Roberto Henriquez Pais Franco
Itata , Chile
| Type: | General |
| Varietals: | País |
| Region: | Itata , Bio Bio Valley |
| Vineyard Size: | 1 ha |
| Planted: | 200+ years old |
| Farming Methods: | Hand harvested |
| Soil: | granitic soils |
| Fermentation: | de-stemmed / gentle crushing / wild ferment with punch-downs (no pumpovers) / no unnatural temperature control / 1 to 3 week fermentation / at dryness the freerun is separated and the skins are pressed |
| Winemaker: | Roberto Henriquez |
| Elevage: | 5 months in 10-year-old oak barrels |
| ABV | 12.0% | Sizes | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
These ancient, own-rooted País vines are located 800 meters from the Bío Bío River in a dry riverbed that once held the river. The soil is particularly unique, featuring an alluvial top layer over black, sandy basaltic soils. This is “País Franco”—a nod to piè franco, meaning the vines are ungrafted, like most of Henriquez’s plantings. The name also highlights how this cuvée represents one of the most honest, pure, and expressive interpretations of the variety available.
