# Páis PÉT-NAT (2024)

- **Producer:** Pino Román
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** País
- **Region:** Itata Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Natural
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, red cherry, grape, bread dough, biscuit

## About this wine

The Páis PÉT-NAT 2024 by Pino Román is a natural wine from the Itata Valley, Chile. Winemaker Ignacio Pino Román is dedicated to reviving ancient viticultural traditions, working with old vines and employing minimal intervention. The Itata Valley is a historic winemaking region in Chile, known for its old vines and natural farming practices. This wine is made from 100% País grapes, a varietal with deep roots in the region's history. The producer's philosophy centers on purity and authenticity, allowing the grapes and terroir to express themselves.

## Interesting facts

- País is one of the oldest grape varieties planted in the Americas.
- Nacho Román was named Winemaker Revelation of the Year in Chile's Descorchados 2022.
- Vines for this wine are over 60 years old and are own-rooted.
- The wine is made using the ancestral method of Pétillant Naturel.

## Food pairing

The wine's natural effervescence and bright acidity are excellent for cutting through richer textures and cleansing the palate. Its subtle fruit notes and minimal tannins make it versatile for lighter proteins and fresh ingredients.

## Wine making process

The Páis PÉT-NAT 2024 is produced using the ancestral method. Grapes are gently pressed without destemming, yielding free-run juice. Fermentation starts in stainless steel tanks with natural yeasts. When the residual sugar reaches a specific level, the wine is bottled to complete fermentation, creating its natural effervescence. The wine then ages in stainless steel tanks. Minimal sulfur is added at bottling. The producer emphasizes organic and sustainable farming practices in the vineyard, including natural treatments and horse ploughing.