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The Itata Valley in southern Chile is home to some of the country's most ancient vines and historic winemaking traditions. Rogue Vine's Pipeno Tinto from the 2021 vintage is a homage to these traditions, combining age-old winemaking techniques with the vibrant terroir of the region. Sourced from old-vine parcels, this Pipeno Tinto exudes authenticity, capturing the soul of the Itata Valley in each bottle.
Rogue Vine is a project led by Leo Erazo, who is also the winemaker for Altos Las Hormigas in Mendoza, Argentina along with his partner Justin Decker. They make wines from two different subregions of the Itata Valley. All the vineyards are composed of hillside, dry-farmed bush-vines that are a minimum of 60 years old, some older than 300. The soils are primarily composed of granite with a mix of clay and quartz. The winemaking is simple and employs native yeast, old barrels, no corrections, and minimal sulfur prior to bottling. Itata Valley’s viticulture is primarily practiced through horse plowing and hand farming. Rogue Vine’s ethos is to promote the rich history of this long neglected and local farming community.
