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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Pais (Mission) is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Maule Valley, Chile.
Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, low acidity, medium-sweet and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruits, earthy and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Maule Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for hot and dry.
Watch for the synonyms: Criolla Chica, Negra Corriente and Negra Peruana.
At the table it suits patatas bravas, katsudon and beef enchiladas.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Patatas bravas
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katsudon
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beef enchiladas
Also labelled.
Criolla Chica, Negra Corriente, Negra Peruana.
Bottles to look for.
- A Los Vinateros Bravos 'Volcanico' Pais, Itata Valley, Chile
- Agricola La Mision 'Pisador' Pais, Maule Valley, Chile
- Ana Maria Cumsille 'Aguila' Pais, Itata Valley, Chile
- Carlo Rossi Paisano, California, USA
- Clos de Luz 'Agreste' Pais - Moscatel, Chile
- De Martino Las Olvidadas Guarilihue Mezcla Tinta, Itata Valley, Chile
- Garage Wine Co. Single Ferment Series '215 BC Ferment' Pais, Maule Valley, Chile
- J. Bouchon 'Pais Salvaje' Blanco, Maule Valley, Chile
Pais (Mission): common questions
01.What does Pais (Mission) taste like?+
Pais (Mission) tastes of red fruits, earthy and floral. Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, low acidity, medium-sweet and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Pais (Mission) from?+
Pais (Mission) originates in Maule Valley, Chile.
03.Where is Pais (Mission) grown?+
The key regions for Pais (Mission) are Maule Valley.
04.What food pairs with Pais (Mission)?+
Pour it with patatas bravas, katsudon and beef enchiladas.
05.What else is Pais (Mission) called?+
Pais (Mission) is also labelled Criolla Chica, Negra Corriente and Negra Peruana.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Chile.