Leonardo Erazo is a rare talent. The diversity of experience and knowledge he possesses on all subjects surrounding wine is impressive. After graduating from the University of Chile with a degree in Agronomy and Enology, he traveled the world for a decade working for various estates doing research in soil science, geology and bio-dynamics. We have worked with many winemakers over the years and few speak with as much humility and authority as he does, and on such a broad array of subjects that pertain to winemaking and viticulture.
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 bio-dynamic principals, he uses the advice of the experienced local farmers who have been naturally farming this region for centuries.
Production
Soils are granite and quartz.
Manual harvested, destemmed, fermented on skins for 6months. Only indigenous yeast used. Malolactic conversion happens naturally. Course filtration before bottling and unfined, little SO2 added.
Tasting Notes
If you like light-bodied, easy-drinking red wines with heart and soul then this is precisely the sort of wine you should be looking for.
Pipeño is the ‘peasant’ style of Chilean wine, made mainly in the South where traditional methods of viticulture and wine making for personal consumption remain. The essence of Pipeño is natural, rustic, simple and easy to drink!
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