Pinot Noir Family Reserve 2023

In the province of Neuquén , in the heart of Argentine Patagonia, the Pinot Noir Family Reserve 2023 cuvée reflects the uniqueness of an extreme terroir. Located at an altitude of 300 meters, the vines planted in 2003 benefit from gravelly, loamy and sandy soils, combined with a semi-arid continental climate marked by constant cold winds and a high temperature range. These natural conditions favor the slow maturation of the grapes, guaranteeing freshness, aromatic intensity and finesse, characteristics that make Patagonia one of the most promising regions for Pinot Noir in Argentina.

The vinification of this cuvée begins with a manual harvest in search of the highest quality. Alcoholic fermentation lasts approximately 15 days in stainless steel vats, using selected yeasts. A proportion of whole, uncrushed bunches of grapes helps to intensify the fruity aromas. Once fermentation is complete, the wine continues its aging for 6 months (60% in stainless steel vats and 40% in used 500-liter oak barrels) , favoring purity and expression of the fruit, before being clarified and bottled.

This wine reveals notes of plum , redcurrant , strawberry , black cherry , undergrowth, light spices ( white pepper ) and lavender. On the palate, the body is fluid, carried by a good acidity and tannins that are not very present, which structure without weighing down. This wine, focused on lightness and freshness, makes it an elegant and chiseled wine, representative of Patagonia.

Although Argentina is considered the "New World," its winemaking tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization in the 16th century and later to Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been a part of the country's culture.