Chile, Bío-Bío
Pinot Noir
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
The vineyards are in the Bio Bio, which has a moderate humid Mediterranean climate with warm days and cool nights prolonging the growing season. Average rainfall is among the highest of all Chilean wine valleys. The Bio Bio’s higher rainfall, strong winds and broader extremes make for more challenging conditions than those of Chile’s more northerly regions.
Winemaker
Emilio Contreras
Viticulture
The Pinot grows on red clay soil here.
Vinification
The pressing is at low temperature to extract colour and aromas but no harsh tannins. The fermentation is relatively cool with gentle pumpovers. After fermentation is finished, 10% of the blend is aged for 6 months in French oak to give more complexity to the wine.
Maturation
10% of the blend is aged for 6 months in French oak to give more complexity to the wine.
