Renan Cancino, originally from the lost-in-time village of Sauzal, worked as a consultant viticulturist for many years for large wineries before returning home to his community. He’s a stickler for Chile’s original Spanish influence, crafting Chilena (país), Cariñena and Garnacha the way his ancestors always have. He vocally demands the market respect the país grape and traditional winemaking, and wants to bring economic life back to his community, He grows grapes and wheat and raises sheep on his biodynamic farm, and supports his small neighbours by buying their grapes and their wine at sustainable prices. Renan has converted his grandparents’ ancient mud brick corner store to his winery, it is damaged but still standing after the 2010 earthquake.

2014 Cariñena