Juicy black currant! Note: Be sure to keep this delicious red pet-nat plenty cold, and to open with caution (don’t shake bottle prior to opening) in order to prevent a wine fountain. 

The grapes grow in volcanic soils. Historic vines, some dating back 250 years! 

Farming : Organic

Winemaking : Native Yeast | Harvest by Hand | Unfined | Unfiltered | Vegan

Region : Yumbel, Bio Bio Valley, Chile

Grape : 50% Cabernet Sauvignon | 50% Malbec

Alcohol by Volume : 13.6%

Owner & winemaker: Manuel Moraga Gutierrez

From the importer: Vineyard area: 16 hectares of dry-farmed vines on extremely fertile volcanic soils - part of Manuel’s sprawling 80 hectare farm, where the climate is excellent for growing fruit and vegetables thanks to hot days and cool, dry nights. The farm is covered in fruit and nut trees: almond, walnut, orange, fig, cherry, apple, apricot, pear, peach, and more; there are abundant vegetable gardens, as well as chickens and cattle on the farm.

The United States was founded in 1776 -  the same year that Manuel Moraga Gutierrez’ ancestors planted País and a variety of native grapes on fertile volcanic soil in Southern Chile. That their vineyard was the 33rd to be registered in all of Chile should tell you something about how deeply the art of winemaking runs in Manuel’s blood, as the seventh generation steward of his renowned family winery. 

Cacique Maravilla is based in the village of Yumbel, a native word meaning “Glory of Light,” in the Bío-Bío Valley. The centuries-old vines are spread across 16 hectares of trumaosoil (volcanic sands, formed by redeposited ash) planted over a lava river. These ancient vines add a signature complexity and depth to the wines.