Pais (Mission), Chile’s oldest grape variety, is making a comeback. However, Pais is also the father of other criolla (creole) grape varieties in Chile and other parts of Latin America. There’s even a rare white Pais. Continue reading
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Wine Review: Argentina’s Native Criolla Varieties
Varieties like Malbec and Carmenere were European varieties used as modern attempts to create a market for Argentinian and Chilean wines. However, it’s their Criolla grapes that are the most unique and historical. Today, I’m exploring Argentinian Criolla varieties. Continue reading
Wine Review: Top Peruvian Wines
When wine lovers think of South American wines, normally Chile and Argentina come to mind. Some might even say Uruguay. However, there is quality wine being made in Peru. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Tarapacá Region & Chile’s Only Native Wine Grape–Tamarugal
In previous posts, I’ve argued that Pais is Chile’s true national grape and not Carmenere while Sauvignon Blanc could be Chile’s most internationally marketable grape. However, none of these varieties can claim to be Chile’s only true native wine grape. This title belongs to Tamarugal, which was only recently discovered in 2003 and officially designated uniquely Chilean in 2016. I finally got to taste it last weekend. Continue reading