Rugiente 45 Pinot Noir 2019

Located in the far south of Patagonia, the Otronia vineyard stretches along the shores of Lake Musters, in the heart of the Sarmiento Plateau, in the province of Chubut. Planted at a latitude close to the 45th parallel south, the vines benefit from a cold, windy, and very dry climate with significant temperature variations. The soils, composed of gravel, sand, and glacial deposits, offer remarkable natural drainage. This isolated, almost desert-like environment allows for precise viticulture and gives rise to wines of great freshness and a strong Patagonian identity.

The Pinot Noir grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted before being destemmed. Fermentation takes place in tanks with controlled maceration to preserve the purity of the fruit and aromatic finesse. Aging then continues in oak barrels, where the wine gains structure and complexity while retaining the characteristic freshness of the extreme terroir of Sarmiento, Patagonia, which gives the wine its taut and elegant profile.

This wine reveals notes of fresh red fruit , black cherry , and raspberry , complemented by floral touches reminiscent of violet and peony, as well as spicy nuances of pepper and clove. Subtle woody accents, reminiscent of cedar and vanilla, mingle with a delicately mineral structure. On the palate, the wine is elegant, supported by lively acidity, fine and silky tannins, and a long, precise, and refreshing finish that underscores its Patagonian freshness.

Although Argentina is often considered part of the "New World," its winemaking tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the Spanish colonization of the 16th century and later to Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been an integral part of the country's culture. No other wine-producing country in the world made more progress in the latter years of the 20th century (in viticulture, oenology, and, of course, finance), which allowed the country's winemakers to raise quality levels and successfully establish an international export market. Argentina is now the fifth largest wine-producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain, and the United States. Viticulture is practiced primarily in the foothills of the Andes, particularly in Mendoza, where the desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to create aromatic and intensely flavorful wines. Some vineyards are even planted at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters! The terroir here is well-suited to the grape variety adopted by Argentina: the ubiquitous Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, it is now the source of some of Argentina's most famous wines, characterized by their brilliance and intensity, with floral notes and dark fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which yields a wine with a floral and tropical taste. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentine wines are recognized worldwide for their full-bodied reds and as being of high quality.