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Pinot Noir

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Pinot Noir

Normal to cool weather early in the season resulted in natural fruit concentration on the vine and encouraged a long, slow maturation. Toward the end of the season, temperatures stayed cool in Casablanca, allowing for the harvest to occur when the berries were at their ideal level of ripeness.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby in color with bright, intense aromas of cherry and raspberry, with hints of vanilla. Soft and mouthwatering on the palate with medium body, and ripe red berry flavors. Lively acidity coupled with elegant, soft tannins and a long and clean finish.

Food Pairing

Serve Root: 1 Pinot Noir with paella, shellfish bisque, mushroom risotto or creamed spinach. A classic pairing with coq au vin or roasted duck, enjoy with charcuterie and creamy bleu, Gouda or brie cheeses.

Normal to cool weather early in the season resulted in natural fruit concentration on the vine and encouraged a long, slow maturation. Toward the end of the season, temperatures stayed cool in Casablanca, allowing for the harvest to occur when the berries were at their ideal level of ripeness.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby in color with bright, intense aromas of cherry and raspberry, with hints of vanilla. Soft and mouthwatering on the palate with medium body, and ripe red berry flavors. Lively acidity coupled with elegant, soft tannins and a long and clean finish.

Food Pairing

Serve Root: 1 Pinot Noir with paella, shellfish bisque, mushroom risotto or creamed spinach. A classic pairing with coq au vin or roasted duck, enjoy with charcuterie and creamy bleu, Gouda or brie cheeses.

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:
3.5
Acidity:
5.8 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Residual sugar:
3.5 g/L