Pionero Pais
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Charcuterie boards, grilled pork sausages, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from Chile's historic Central Valley, Morandé's Pionero País is a vibrant tribute to the country's viticultural origins. The País grape, also known as Listán Prieto, was introduced to Chile by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century and reigned as the nation's most planted variety for centuries. Long relegated to simple table wines, País has undergone a spectacular renaissance, championed by forward-thinking producers like Morandé. Sourced from traditional, dry-farmed bush vines, this wine is crafted using gentle extraction techniques to highlight the grape's naturally rustic charm, bright acidity, and juicy red fruit profile. It offers a fascinating liquid history lesson, blending ancestral heritage with modern, clean winemaking.
🍾 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
País
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%