Echeverria 'No Es Pituko' Cabernet Franc, Curico Valley, Chile

Breaking away from tradition with bold honesty, the 2023 Echeverría ‘No Es Pituko’ Cabernet Franc wears its name, Chilean slang for “it ain’t fancy”, as both a declaration and a badge of pride. Made without additions of any kind, this unfiltered, naturally vinified red captures the raw energy of Curicó Valley fruit in its purest form.

Product Details:

• Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
• Elevation: 243 m
• Soil: Alluvium with clay-loam and stone at depth
• Vines: 20 years old, ungrafted, pre-phylloxera rootstock; Lyre-trained
• Farming: Sustainable methods (not certified organic/biodynamic)
• Harvest: Hand-harvested in 18 kg boxes
• Vinification: Wild yeast fermentation; no additives; bottled unfined and unfiltered
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Residual Sugar: 2.9 g/L
• Body: Medium (B)
• Closure: Agglomerated cork
• Sulfites: None added
• Vegan / Vegetarian: Yes
• Winemaker: Roberto Echeverría Jr.

Sensory Description:

The wine pours a vibrant cherry-red with a naturally cloudy appearance that speaks to its unfiltered origins. On the nose, ripe black cherry and fresh plum leap forward, accented by subtle raspberry brightness. The palate is lively and fresh, carried by silky tannins that frame flavors of juicy red fruit and a delicate, lingering floral note. With its combination of purity, texture, and freshness, this Cabernet Franc is as expressive as it is unapologetically natural.

Winemaker's Background:

Viña Echeverría has been family-owned for generations, with agricultural roots in Chile stretching back to 1740 and a winemaking heritage since 1930. Today, under the guidance of the Echeverría family, the estate cultivates 80 hectares of vineyards on French pre-phylloxera rootstocks in the Curicó Valley. Known for combining tradition with modern precision, the winery has earned Sustainable Winery certification and international recognition. The ‘No Es Pituko’ series represents their most daring endeavor, wines with nothing added, bottled raw and alive, intended to express fruit and place without interference.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve slightly chilled at 55–58 °F to highlight its freshness. Ideal pairings include rustic tapas, charcuterie, grilled vegetables, and aged goat cheese. Its balance of ripe fruit and floral lift also makes it a versatile companion to roasted chicken, earthy mushroom dishes, or a simple plate of olives and crusty bread.

Uncompromising and vibrant, the 2023 Echeverría ‘No Es Pituko’ Cabernet Franc is more than a natural wine; it is a statement of authenticity, crafted to showcase the raw character of Chile’s Curicó Valley. Honest, expressive, and refreshingly unpolished, it proves that sometimes “not fancy” is exactly what makes a wine extraordinary.