# País Salvaje (2023)

- **Producer:** Viña Bouchon
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** País
- **Region:** Maule Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, dried herbs, strawberry, cherry, blossom, smoke

## About this wine

País Salvaje is a 100% País red wine from Viña Bouchon in Chile's Maule Valley. The wine originates from over 100-year-old vines that grow wild, often intertwined with trees, necessitating a harvest by ladder. These vines are cultivated using 100% organic and dry-farming methods. Viña Bouchon is a fourth-generation family winery with roots in Bordeaux, France, committed to producing terroir-driven wines that honor the Maule Valley's history and distinctiveness.

## Interesting facts

- Harvested from vines growing in trees, often requiring ladders.
- Over 100-year-old País vines are 100% organic and dry-farmed.
- No oak is used, preserving the wine's pure fruit and earthy character.
- País grape was brought to Chile by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and vibrant acidity can cut through richer dishes, while its rustic character complements grilled and slow-cooked meats. The herbal undertones in the wine can echo flavors in seasoned dishes, and its dry profile pairs well with savory and salty components.

## Wine making process

The País Salvaje is naturally vinified using traditional methods, including the 'zaranda' for destemming. It undergoes 30% carbonic maceration and is fermented with natural yeasts. The wine remains unfiltered and sees no oak aging, a deliberate choice to preserve its authentic expression. The vines are 100% organic and dry-farmed, reflecting a commitment to sustainable practices. The harvest is manual, with grapes often gathered from vines growing in trees.