COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
80% País, 20% Carignan
PRODUCER
Viña Maitia
REGION
Maule Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Aupa Pipeño by Viña Maitia is a red wine from the Maule Valley, Chile, primarily made from 80% País and 20% Carignan grapes. The fruit is sourced from the Loncomilla area, known for its ancient, dry-farmed bush vines. Viña Maitia, led by winemaker David Marcel, is dedicated to reviving and bottling the traditional Chilean Pipeño style, a rustic wine historically made for local consumption. The producer's philosophy centers on minimal intervention, allowing the old-vine fruit and terroir to express themselves. This wine is a significant part of a movement to preserve Chile's heritage viticulture.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from País vines planted as early as the 1870s.
Fact 02
A revival of the historic 'Pipeño' style, traditionally made by farmers.
Fact 03
Fermented with native yeasts in cement tanks.
Fact 04
Available in both bottles and convenient 250ml cans.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Aupa Pipeño is made using traditional methods. The hand-harvested grapes are fermented with native yeasts in cement tanks for about five days. To enhance fruitiness, half of the País grapes undergo carbonic maceration, while the Carignan is fermented with whole clusters. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately five months in cement vats, with no oak influence. This process emphasizes the purity of the fruit and the unique character of the old vines.
