Brut KO
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fried calamari, fresh oysters, cured meats
✨ Technical Specifications
Viña Morandé’s Brut K.O. is a vibrant testament to Chile's viticultural heritage, celebrating the revival of the historic País grape. Originally introduced by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century, País was long overlooked for premium wines until pioneering producers began unlocking its potential for sparkling wine. Sourced from ancient, dry-farmed bush vines in the Secano Interior of the Maule Valley, this cuvée pays homage to the resilience of these centenarian vineyards. The name 'K.O.' playfully nods to its punchy, knockout freshness and unconventional character. Crafted to preserve the grape's rustic charm and bright fruit profile, this sparkling wine delivers a lively palate of wild red berries, citrus zest, and a crisp, refreshing finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Viña Morandé was founded in 1996 by visionary winemaker Pablo Morandé, widely celebrated as the viticultural pioneer who introduced commercial vine plantings to the cool, maritime-influenced Casablanca Valley. Now operating under the Morandé Wine Group umbrella with historical headquarters and cellars centered in Pelequén, the estate farms extensively across prime Chilean macro-terroirs ranging from coastal Casablanca and Limarí to the granitic dry-farmed Secano Interior of Maule and Itata. Under the cellar direction of Ricardo Baettig alongside Pablo Morandé, the winery is renowned for innovative technical methods, including early adoption of high-density plantings, concrete eggs, and traditional untoasted foudres. Across whites and sparkling expressions, the house crafts crisp coastal whites and classical cuvées alongside boundary-pushing benchmark bottlings such as Edición Limitada Black Chardonnay, Bestiario, and the noble rot dessert wine Edición Limitada Golden Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, marrying varietal freshness with textural complexity.
🍇 Grapes
País