Pais
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Mission grape, Listan Prieto (Chile/Argentina)
Pais is a red wine grape with signature aromas of cranberry, raspberry, floral note. Structure: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Cinsault and Gamay.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pale color and red-fruit brightness with very gentle tannin.
- Check rustic but fresh profile rather than concentrated modern extraction.
Confidence signals
- Pale red-fruit and floral profile
- Pais fruit shape clearly readable through site/oak context.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Itata · Maule · Bio-Bio
- Classic styles: Light old-vine Chilean heritage red · Fresh low-tannin red from old dry-farmed vines
Common questions
Is Pais a red or white grape variety?
Pais is a red wine grape variety.
What does Pais smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Pais include cranberry, raspberry and floral note. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Pais?
Documented tells for Pais: Look for pale color and red-fruit brightness with very gentle tannin. and Check rustic but fresh profile rather than concentrated modern extraction..
What is Pais most often confused with in blind tasting?
Pais is most commonly confused with Cinsault, Gamay and Counoise. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Pais grown?
Classic regions for Pais include Itata, Maule and Bio-Bio.