Las Mulas Extra Brut Pais
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1–3 years of release to appreciate its vibrant fruit profile and crisp effervescence.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, vegetable tempura, light goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched vineyards of Chile's southern valleys, Las Mulas Extra Brut is a sparkling tribute to the country's viticultural heritage and Miguel Torres's pioneering spirit. This organic cuvée is crafted from País, a historic grape variety brought to South America by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century. Long overlooked, País has undergone a glorious renaissance led by Torres, who recognized its potential for crafting vibrant, high-quality sparkling wines. Named 'Las Mulas' in honor of the resilient animals that historically tilled these Chilean soils, this wine is made using traditional sparkling methods. The grapes are sourced from dry-farmed old vines, resulting in a bright sparkling wine with fine bubbles, offering delicate aromas of red fruits, citrus, and a refreshing, crisp finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1870 by brothers Jaime and Miguel Torres Vendrell, Familia Torres stands as one of Spain's most historically influential and forward-thinking wine dynasties. Spanning prime estates across Catalonia (Penedès, Conca de Barberà, Priorat, and Costers del Segre) as well as Rías Baixas and Ribera del Duero, the house negotiates a mosaic of terroirs—from maritime granitic soils in Galicia to high-elevation calcareous clay and slate in northeastern Spain. Viticulturally celebrated for pioneering the Torres & Earth climate program, co-founding International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), and advancing regenerative farming, the estate also champions the revival of pre-phylloxera ancestral varieties like Forcada. Vinification balances precise temperature control, native yeasts, and specialized aging vessels ranging from granite vats to traditional oak casks. Benchmarks such as Pazo Torre Penelas Blanco Granito, Sons de Prades, Forcada, and Esplendor Vardon Kennett reflect an unwavering commitment to site specificity, structural clarity, and sustainable viticultural excellence.
🍇 Grapes
País
🍷 ABV
12%