Pipeño Tinto 2019

Leonardo Erazo works with historic vineyards in Itata in Southern Chile, a nearly forgotten viticultural valley some 400km south of Santiago. Leo is a rare talent. The diversity of experience and knowledge he possesses on all subjects surrounding wine is impressive.
A Los Vinateros Bravos refers to the traditional vine –farming families who represent a history centuries old that are on the verge of disappearing. These vineyards are dry grown and have never seen commercial farming. For the Bravos wines Leo buys grapes in from farmers with minimal direction in the vineyard, they come as they come. For other wines such as “La Resistencia” Leo owns the vineyards and farms his way. All wines are made in Leo’s winery with a focus on concrete fermentation vessels. Leo also collects old amphora (dating back to 1788) and traditional large format oak vessels.
Leo’s minimalistic style of winemaking and growing requires exceptional discretion on his part, combining some modern techniques with established traditions. He believes that the best dry-farmed ancient vineyards found in the Itata Valley require as little stylizing as possible to showcase the deep expression of their terroirs. While employing biodynamic principals, he uses the advice of the experienced local farmers who have been naturally farming this region for centuries.

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