Gonzalez Bastias "Descabezado" Pais Maule 2024

Gonzalez Bastias "Descabezado" Pais Maule 2024Press 4 Mix Red August 2025 Direct Press Selection Cultivated by the Bastias family since the early 19th century, you have to take a canoe from the train station to reach the town and winery that are both called Gonzalez Bastias. There is no modern machinery, everything is done by hand (or horse) using biodynamic practices, and no sulfur is added to any of the wines. In this pre industrial time warp, they now have a new winery because of the intense

such as Mandalari

a bit of vanilla and sweet spices

77% Grenache Blanc

This month we’re heading to Abruzzo - the land here produces a stunning variety of wines due to its diverse microclimates - whatever you’re in the mood for

hence the choice of critter on their label

sharpening the fruit character and balancing the perfumed florality

Started in the late 1970s

and a subtle smoky spice on the finish

tart red currant and a hint of an almost melted Jell-O or light Aperol feel to it

a UNSECO protected region

but enough to give it a little texture to go along with the snappy acidity

tangy acidity