Miguel

Real talk: Chile’s País grape, once dismissed as a footnote in wine history, is now rewriting its story. A decade ago, Miguel Torres sparked a quiet revolution by proving this ancient varietal could age gracefully and stand up to climate chaos. Now, its resurgence is gaining momentum across South America—and the world is taking notice. País, originally brought to Chile by Spanish colonizers in 1500, was sidelined in the 19th century as winemakers favored international stars like Cabernet and Chardonnay. “It was forgotten,” says Daniel Marquez of Miguel Torres. “People thought it was only for blending or bulk wines.” But…