Creole
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Charcuterie boards, grilled pork sausages, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
Part of Via Morand's innovative 'Adventure' series, 'Creole' is a vibrant tribute to Chile's viticultural heritage, celebrating the rustic elegance of ancestral grape varieties. Sourced from old, dry-farmed bush vines in the Secano Interior of the Maule Valley, this blend revives the historic Pas—introduced by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century—and Cinsault, which found a second home in southern Chile in the mid-20th century. The winemaking process utilizes low-intervention techniques, including fermentation in concrete eggs and partial carbonic maceration, to preserve the bright, juicy, and floral profile of the fruit, showcasing the dynamic potential of Chile's oldest terroirs.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1996 by visionary winemaker Pablo Morandé—widely recognized for pioneering cool-climate viticulture in the Casablanca Valley—Viña Morandé stands among Chile's most inventive and respected wine producers. Operating across premier terroirs spanning the Casablanca, Maipo, Cachapoal, and Maule valleys, the estate blends traditional craftsmanship with relentless innovation, utilizing unconventional aging vessels such as concrete eggs, ceramic amphorae, and large French oak foudres. The winery produces a comprehensive spectrum of red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, highlighted by the benchmark Gran Reserva series, terroir-driven Terrarum range, and the flagship Bordeaux-style blend, House of Morandé. Guided by a philosophy of authentic terroir expression and stylistic daring, Morandé consistently showcases the dynamic potential and regional diversity of contemporary Chilean viticulture.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cinsault 85%, Pas 15%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12% - 12.5%