Gran Reserva - Pinot Noir 2014
This Curicó-based winery is one of Chile’s more traditional names in wine; the family boasts both Basque and French heritage. The house style of Roberto Echeverría and son Roberto Jr combines a typical Chilean intensity with an unashamedly old-school elegance and ageworthiness. This coastal Pinot Noir, though sourced far from the winery, is evidence of an assured hand, showing great development and charm.
Vineyard
- Valley: Casablanca Valley (Costa) Chile’s first cool-climate coastal region, located 75km (47 miles) northwest of Santiago. Cool Mediterranean climate with pronounced maritime influence.
- Annual rainfall: 540 mm (21.2 in) of rain per year.
- Soils: clay and sandy soils. Proximity to the ocean creates cool foggy mornings ideal for top quality Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
Vintage & Harvest
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Harvest:
- March 28, 2016
- Hand picked in 18 Kg. boxes and carried to the winery immediately after cutting.
- Carefully selected before processing.
Vinification
- Cold skin maceration at 5°C for 4-5 days prior to fermentation
- Fermented to dryness in 15.000 L stainless steel tanks for 10-12 days at 26-29ºC controlled temperature with selected yeasts.
- Maceration for 5 days prior to fermentation
- 100% malolactic fermentation
- 75% aged in used French oak barrels for 6 months
Tasting Notes
Deep garnet red with purple hues. Rich and elegant, this attractive Pinot Noir combines aromas of strawberries, black cherries, raspberries and dry plums with hints of chocolate and mocha. The palate is round and soft offering a rich texture and a lush finish.
Food Pairings
This wine works well with earthy flavors such as mushrooms and truffles. It can also nicely complement oily fish such as salmon and tuna, or grilled and roasted lighter meats, such as pheasant, lamb or duck.