Thursday, January 11, 2024

Pedro Parra's delighful blend of Pais and Cinsault from Chile's Itata

Pedro Parra's delightful blend of Pais and Cinsault from Chile's Itata

Pedro Parra Pencoplitano Itata Chile 2019, 12.5% ABV 


RRP €28.95. Stockists include The Cinnamon Cottage and JJ O’Driscoll Superstore Ballinlough

This blend of Pais and Cinsault from Pedro Parra is a delightful and refreshing wine. It's light red and has a distinctive spice on the nose and palate. The tannins are fine and the acidity is vibrant. 

Pedro is a renowned soil and vineyard mapping expert always seeking the best soils for a variety. He has had much success with Cinsault. The other grape here, Pais (Mission in North America), is important in Chilean wine history, being the first Old World grape brought to the country.

Don’t be afraid to chill this a little, especially in summertime. There was a little sediment in my bottle, so you may wish to decant.

Highly Recommended.

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