Itata Paraíso

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This is the wine with which Itata Paraíso began its project in 2015 in the Portezuelo zone of the Itata Valley. It comes from old vines planted in 1940 on the Ramírez family’s property. This new vintage not only maintains the style of the wine but is also a reflection of the house style. The fresh red fruit is abundant, the tension of the tannins makes your mouth water, and the variety's acidity calls for sausages. A carignan that belongs to this new take on the variety, one that's much lighter and more refreshing than it was in the past.