Vina Gonzalez Bastias Valle del Maule Naranjo

Gonzáles Bastías is a town, and a small, family owned winery in western Maule owned and operated by Jose Luís Bastías and Daniela Lorenzo.

Jose’s family planted their 4 hectare vineyard in the early 1800’s and they have been cultivating it ever since. Visiting this vineyard is like travelling back in time: to reach it, you must cross the Maule River by canoe from the local train station between Talca and Constitucion. Jose farms and vinifies biodynamically and without the use of machines; the soil is a mixture of sand and gravel. All the fruit is pressed by hand over bamboo zarandas into open top cement vats; the wines are then aged in either barrels or amphora. All made without manipulation and without the addition of sulfur.

The wines from this unique property are some of the most unique expressions in Chile and are remnants of Chilean ancestry, which is in danger of extinction.

40% Pink Moscatel, 40% Torontel, 20% Pais

This wine is age-worhty, Estate grown, Natural, aged in Chilean Rauli fudres. The grapes are grown on 4 hectares of 200 year old bush vines, dry farmed and horse plowed. Soils are river sand on top of granite bedrock, 40km from the coast.

TastingNotesPeaches and orange petal with juicy mouth, mineral, medium acidity, long lasting finish. Serve at 7 - 10 degrees C (45 - 50 degrees F)

FoodPairingPair with spicy, sweet & sour, creamy, aged and sweet dishes.