Description
Pinot Noir from the Aconcagua Valley, located 100 kilometres (60 miles) north of Chile’s capital, Santiago.
The valley takes its name from the river flowing through it, which in turn is named after the 6,960 meter-high (2,284ft) Mt. Aconcagua at its eastern end. This is the highest mountain in the Americas and directly contributes to the terroirs found in the valley below.
100km (60 miles) in length, the valley runs between the slopes of the Andes in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west. Many wine-growing areas are closely linked to the river and follow its course as it brings fresh meltwater (and mineral-laden silt) down from the Andean peaks provides vineyard irrigation.
Vineyard altitudes in Aconcagua vary from 1000 meters (3300ft) above sea level in the east to 50m (160ft) in the lower-lying regions in the west. PinotNoir, as a cooler climate varietal, is well suited to the the coastal zone of the valley.
Vibrant colour and aromas of fresh berry fruits and cassis. The medium bodied and subtle palate is soft and approachable with fruit and spice – cherry, strawberry and raspberry flavours –with balanced acidity and a rounded, long finish.
