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Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir/Pinot Nero & Pinot Noir-based Blends

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Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir/Pinot Nero & Pinot Noir-based Blends

The 2011 vintage had a very cool beginning with a colder than normal springtime, followed by a late-starting summer. The low temperatures in Casablanca produced smaller yields, about 20% less than a typical year and the cool weather allowed grapes to ripen gradually, giving ripe elegance to the Pinot Noir. Slightly lower in alcohol with very concentrated fruit flavors of wild red fruits.

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby-red in color with violet reflections. Rich aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries and dark, juicy morello cherries with subtle spice notes, and a hint of vanilla. Medium-bodied with nice acidity, fresh red fruit flavors are complemented by smooth tannins for a well-rounded palate followed by a lengthy finish.

Food Pairing

Serve Root: 1 Pinot Noir with grilled scallops, crab cakes or seasoned pork loin. A classic wine style that pairs well with traditional pasta dishes, as well as roasted chicken with root vegetables.

The 2011 vintage had a very cool beginning with a colder than normal springtime, followed by a late-starting summer. The low temperatures in Casablanca produced smaller yields, about 20% less than a typical year and the cool weather allowed grapes to ripen gradually, giving ripe elegance to the Pinot Noir. Slightly lower in alcohol with very concentrated fruit flavors of wild red fruits.

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby-red in color with violet reflections. Rich aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries and dark, juicy morello cherries with subtle spice notes, and a hint of vanilla. Medium-bodied with nice acidity, fresh red fruit flavors are complemented by smooth tannins for a well-rounded palate followed by a lengthy finish.

Food Pairing

Serve Root: 1 Pinot Noir with grilled scallops, crab cakes or seasoned pork loin. A classic wine style that pairs well with traditional pasta dishes, as well as roasted chicken with root vegetables.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Casablanca Valley, Chile
Soil composition:
Red clay over granite
Training method:
VSP Trellis system; bilateral coron training
Elevation:
900 - 1300 feet
Vines/acre:
1080-1687
Yield/acre:
5 tons tons
Exposure:
North-South
Year vineyard planted:
2000
Harvest time:
Early April
First vintage of this wine:
2009

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation container:
Barrels and tanks
Fermentation temperature:
71.6-78.8 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
French Oak and Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
228 L barrels
Length of aging before bottling:
10 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
6.2 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %