🍷 CoPa Pais 2019 Dry Red Wine invites you to discover a quieter, more earthy side of Chilean red wine. Made entirely from País in the Itata Valley, it brings together red cherry, wild herbs and a distinctive woodland character. The fruit is part of the picture, but the wine's appeal lies just as much in its savoury detail and firm, finely textured feel. It is an interesting bottle for anyone who enjoys a red that keeps revealing something new over dinner.
🌿 The grapes come from old, dry-farmed vines in San Ignacio de Palomares, Ránquil, on granite-derived soils in the coastal hills. These vines are estimated by the producer to be around 150 years old. The harvest is gathered by hand in small boxes, keeping this intimate connection with the vineyard at the heart of the wine. Production for this bottling is just 2,954 bottles.
🪵 After fermentation, CoPa Pais 2019 Dry Red Wine matures for 18 months in old barrels and concrete tanks, followed by a year in bottle before release. This gives it time to settle while retaining its individual character. Expect a dry, structured red with balanced tannins and a lingering finish. Its 13.1% alcohol makes it a thoughtful choice when you want flavour and detail at the table.
🍽️ Try CoPa Pais 2019 Dry Red Wine with grilled sausages, Mediterranean dishes or chargrilled vegetables. For serving, we recommend a slight chill to around 14–16°C and a roomy wine glass. Pour a little first, then let the bottle open naturally as the meal develops. It also makes a distinctive gift for a curious wine lover who likes exploring less familiar grapes and small producers.
⭐ This exact 2019 vintage received 92 points from Patricio Tapia in Descorchados 2023. A characterful wine with a clear sense of place, offered in a 750 ml bottle.
Key Details
- 🏷️ Producer: Vinos CoPa; bottled by Vitivinícola Los Amigos SpA
- 🌍 Origin: Chile, Itata Valley, Ránquil
- 📍 Vineyard: San Ignacio de Palomares; old dry-farmed vines on granitic soils
- 📅 Vintage: 2019
- 🍇 Grape: 100% País
- 🍷 Style: Dry red wine
- 👃 Aroma: Red cherry, wild herbs, earthy notes
- 👅 Taste: Structured, balanced, savoury; firm tannins and a long finish
- 🪵 Maturation: 18 months in old barrels and concrete tanks; then 12 months in bottle
- 🌡️ Serving: Recommended 14–16°C
- 🍽️ Best with: Grilled sausages, Mediterranean dishes, chargrilled vegetables
- 📏 Volume / Alcohol: 750 ml / 13.1% ABV
- 🔒 Closure / Allergen: Cork / Contains sulphites
- ⭐ Recognition: 92 points — Patricio Tapia, Descorchados 2023 (2019 vintage)
