Cucha Cucha
Cucha Cucha operates in Chile's Itata Valley, a region increasingly recognized for its distinctive expression of heritage grape varieties. The winery focuses on Pais and Cinsault—both grapes with deep roots in the valley's viticultural history. The Pais, a varietal central to Itata's identity, demonstrates the region's capacity for producing wines of substance and character. Cinsault, traditionally associated with southern French and North African winemaking, finds particular resonance in Itata's cool climate and mineral soils. Both wines have been assessed by major international critics including Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Wine Spectator, reflecting the growing attention paid to the valley's natural wine movement and its commitment to low-intervention, terroir-driven production. Cucha Cucha's work with these varieties positions the winery within a broader conversation about Itata's emergence as a source of authentic, regionally specific wines.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate