Itata Tierra Antigua
A Los Viñateros Bravos Volcanico País - Mission Blend
Itata Valley, South Region, Chile
Columbia County drinking: The drinkers consensus was it resembled a ‘baby Etna’. Old Pais vines grown in volcanic soil, Chilean version.
Columbia County drinking: The drinkers consensus was it resembled a ‘baby Etna’. Old Pais vines grown in volcanic soil, Chilean version.
May 29th, 2022Like picking up a cute Chilean Chihuahua & finding you have a German Shepard on hand: on opening all disjointed & astringent, like many a 14$ wine is. But behold, several minutes later in glass & the pedigree begins to show: a firm light-medium body, medium + acidity, a tannic structure- think Etna, but meaner (the Shepard)-gorgeous black & dark red fruits, with that volcanic mineral undertow. From old, ungrafted Pais vines. Like really old, pre- phylloxera. A little chill works here too. Pais? Chile? Not your cute pop ‘n pour, just give it that mini decant & ye shall see the light.
Like picking up a cute Chilean Chihuahua & finding you have a German Shepard on hand: on opening all disjointed & astringent, like many a 14$ wine is. But behold, several minutes later in glass & the pedigree begins to show: a firm light-medium body, medium + acidity, a tannic structure- think Etna, but meaner (the Shepard)-gorgeous black & dark red fruits, with that volcanic mineral undertow. From old, ungrafted Pais vines. Like really old, pre- phylloxera. A little chill works here too. Pais? Chile? Not your cute pop ‘n pour, just give it that mini decant & ye shall see the light.
Feb 14th, 2022Fragrant, floral, low alcohol, cherries and rose petals, but with a definite mineral structure, almost smoky finish. Unexpected and fascinating Chilean wine! (Also totally a coincidence that I pulled something called “Bravos” for GoT season premier)
Fragrant, floral, low alcohol, cherries and rose petals, but with a definite mineral structure, almost smoky finish. Unexpected and fascinating Chilean wine! (Also totally a coincidence that I pulled something called “Bravos” for GoT season premier)
Apr 15th, 2019
Quite good, light at 12.5% but stood up to pizza. Would drink again. Helen’s.
Quite good, light at 12.5% but stood up to pizza. Would drink again. Helen’s.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Really liked this one, it got smoother and more flavorful with a decant. Really versatile wine. From DecantSF
Really liked this one, it got smoother and more flavorful with a decant. Really versatile wine. From DecantSF
Jan 30th, 2021
Light body but astringent... prevents underlying juiciness from showing through
Light body but astringent... prevents underlying juiciness from showing through
Jul 11th, 2020
Easy drinking light red. Paired with Jon & Vinny’s!
Easy drinking light red. Paired with Jon & Vinny’s!
Apr 10th, 2020
Really nice. Leather, dark cherries, savory and very very dry, but with a pleasant mouthfeel. This is a funky red.
Really nice. Leather, dark cherries, savory and very very dry, but with a pleasant mouthfeel. This is a funky red.
Feb 21st, 2020
Delicious and interstellar light red. Must have been popular as was Cookshop’s last bottle.
Delicious and interstellar light red. Must have been popular as was Cookshop’s last bottle.
May 16th, 2019