Pais, Pedro Parra, `Vinista` Itata Valley, Chile

Pais wines are generally considered light to medium-bodied red wines. They are known for their refreshing acidity and fruit-forward flavors, making them a versatile and food-friendly choice. 

Tim Atkin MW, Chile 2025 Special Report

93 points
Despite the terrible forest fires in parts of the region, 2023 was a comparatively cool growing season in much of the Itata Valley. This cement and foudre-fermented and aged País avoids the variety's occasional rusticity, showing some subtle reduction, with rose petal and cinnamon aromas, plenty of zip and acidity and a core of redcurrant and wild strawberry.

Matthew Luczy, Chile: The Southern Limits – Itata

93 points
The 2022 Vinista hails from four vineyards, two planted on granite in Guarilihue and two on dark, sandy volcanic soils in Ñipas. It opens with a highly floral and slightly medicinal nose that introduces a soft, delicate palate with a higher degree of precision than typically associated with the variety. It concludes with a spry, powdery and perfumed finish. This is a dramatically overperforming and serious expression of País.