A new producer from Rio Itata, CoPa Wines is a tiny project solely focussing on old Itata's ancient vineyards, the oldest in Chile, from a clutch of small family growers brought together into the CoPa family of small ferments and tiny volumes.
CoPa Cinsault Rio Itata wine is made from 80 year old dry farmed Cinsault grapes from the Florida vineyards in Itata. Grapes are hand picked and destemmed and put in to open top wooden tanks where slow alcoholic fermentation takes place over 20 days with soft pump overs to avoid extraction. Malolactic fermentation takes place and the wine is aged in stainless steel and old oak barrels for 15 months.
This lovely wine is a bright ruby red colour with notes of red fruits, raspberry and strawberry with a floral hint and spice white pepper notes. Soft tannins on the palate and a structural backbone that keeps the wine fresh and complex with typicity and a pleasant finish. Try with a Thai curry, braised meat dishes or grilled vegetable skewers.
Please note: All case wine orders can take between 7-10 days for delivery.
Country: Chile
Region: Rio Itata
Grapes: Cinsault 100%
ABV: 13.5%
Bottle Size: 6 x 75cl
Vintage: 2019
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
