Artisan Expression
Natural winemaker working with heritage País vines in the Bio Bio and Itata valleys. Native fermentation, dry farming, and honest expression.
Leo Erazo crafts wines of place and patience, honoring the slow traditions of southern Chile's dry-farmed heritage.
Working within the vibrant community of natural winemakers in southern Chile, Leo Erazo focuses on the region's historic varieties—particularly old vine País cultivated without irrigation for generations.
As a member of the Sur Natural association, Erazo practices a philosophy of minimal intervention both in the vineyard and cellar. His approach centers on native fermentation, gentle handling, and the patience to allow wines to develop according to their own timeline rather than industrial schedules.
His work represents the artisanal spirit of the movement: small productions, manual labor, and a deep commitment to preserving the viticultural heritage of the Bio Bio and Itata valleys for future generations.
Dry-farmed heritage vines in the granitic soils of southern Chile's ancestral wine country.
Old Vine País
Century-old bush vines trained in the traditional gobelet style, surviving on rainfall alone. These ungrafted plants produce small quantities of intensely flavored fruit that captures the essence of the region's granitic terroir.
Bio Bio & Itata
Working across the historic valleys of southern Chile, where granitic soils and cool Pacific influences create ideal conditions for elegant, low-alcohol wines with natural acidity and mineral complexity.
Natural Farming
Organic viticulture with no synthetic chemicals, working in harmony with the existing ecosystem of these historic vineyards. The goal is preservation—maintaining these living links to Chile's wine past.
Small production wines expressing the character of heritage varieties and granitic terroir.
País Natural
From dry-farmed old vines. Light-bodied and fresh with notes of wild red berry, herbs, and wet stone. Native fermentation in neutral vessels preserves the purity of fruit and terroir.
Old Vines Native YeastCriolla Mix
A traditional blend of País and complementary varieties co-planted in historic vineyards. Fermented together to capture the holistic character of these old, mixed plantings.
Mixed Planting Co-fermentedMoscatel Seco
Dry, aromatic Moscatel from heritage vines. Orange blossom and citrus aromatics balanced by savory mineral notes and crisp acidity. Fermented with indigenous yeasts.
Dry Aromatic"Wine made without intervention is wine made with intention."
Leo Erazo represents the artisanal heart of Chile's natural wine movement—working with patience, respect, and a commitment to the living heritage of southern Chile's vineyards. As part of the Sur Natural collective, he helps ensure that the traditions of dry-farming and native winemaking continue to thrive.