REGION
Bío Bío, Chile
VARIETAL
País
TASTING NOTES
Paula Chodin Param and Arnaldo Batista are Vitivinícola Chodin Param, a new winemaking project in the Itata and Bío Bío valleys. Paula and Arnaldo collaborate with local winegrowers who own small centenarian plots of País and Cinsault. The emphasis is on fair trade and mutual benefit: Paula assists growers in transitioning towards organic agriculture and buys their grapes at fair prices. Rather than purchasing vineyards or planting their own, they hope to have a positive effect on the local region by assisting long-time growers, accompanying them in the vineyards, and contributing to the local area’s self-sustaining economy. -Importer's Notes
The Buscame Adentro (Find Me Inside) is named for the hidden vineyards in the Bío Bío which are overridden by eucalyptus and pine forests from when the Chilean government planted them in support of the paper industry in 1974. On the nose wonderful aromas of raspberry, strawberry, fresh plum and some Provençal spice pique the senses. The palate gracefully follows with mulberry, red currants, grapefruit pith, wild peppery spice, smoke and earth all harmoniously blending with refreshing acidity and light tannin. Smooth, supple and bright, sip this país on it's own or with Spanish tapas, roasted root vegetables or chicken tacos.
(Organic & Low Sulfites)