Rojo Paraíso

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For its país, Itata Paraíso uses the variety's own very old vineyards—more than 150 years old—on the family's land in Portezuelo. During fermentation, 25% whole clusters were used to provide fruitiness, and aging lasted about eight months in barrels. The wine has a combination of tart and juicy red fruits and the earthy notes that are common in the variety. The palate has firm tannins as well as sharp acidity that underscores those fruity flavors in a wine that sports a modern side, but ultimately feels like a local red, a fresh and thirst-quenching country-style red.