Vinos Masintin, Cariñena

Wine Type: Red

Grape(s): 95% Cariñena (Carignan), 5% Garnacha (Grenache)

Country: Chile

Region: Maule Valley

Organic: Practising Organic

Vegan: Yes

ABV: 13.6%

Winemaker: Vinos Masintin focuses on highlighting the unique terroirs of southern Chile, particularly of Maule and Itata Valleys. Maule is warm with Andes influences, while Itata has a cool Mediterranean climate due to the Pacific Ocean and Andes.

Masintin partners with select farmers committed to sustainable, pesticide-free farming, emphasising quality over yield.

Minimal intervention during vinification, using open fermentation vessels and ageing in concrete eggs, amphorae, French barrels, and stainless steel.

Tasting Notes: Scented, nuanced and beautifully balanced, with engaging purity and focus, savoury tannins, tangy acidity and bramble, black olive and blueberry flavours.

Winemaking: Grapes were hand harvested and destemmed, whole berries were added to the fermentation vats to start a gentle extraction of components with help of pump overs and punch downs. Total maceration lasted for 23 days. After maceration the wine was transferred to 58% concrete tank, 16% new French oak and 26% used French oak barrels during 11 months prior bottling. 

Food Pairing: Grilled lamb chops, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses.