Pinot Noir Corallilo 2023

This cuvée originates from the El Rosario Valley in Chile, nestled between the coastal valleys of Casablanca and San Antonio : a terroir just a few kilometers from the ocean. The vines, cultivated in granitic and sandy soils, benefit from a moderating marine influence, with morning mists, coastal breezes, and cool nights. These combined conditions ensure a slow, delicate ripening, while preserving the freshness, finesse, and typical expression of cool-climate Pinot Noir.

The winemaking process begins with a manual harvest, followed by rigorous sorting of the grape bunches. A portion (30%) of the grapes is vinified as whole bunches, and the must then ferments at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for approximately 12 months in old French oak barrels , with minimal use of new oak, to soften the tannins while preserving aromatic purity.

This wine reveals notes of raspberry , red cherry , red berries , rose petal, pepper , and smoky nuances. On the palate, it presents a supple and velvety texture, supported by a beautiful acidity, elegant tannins, and a fresh, fruity finish that evokes the ocean breeze of this terroir.

It was Hernán Cortés who ordered, upon the conquest of Mexico, the cultivation of vines in 1524. It gradually extended from Mexico southwards to reach Chile in 1555. During the first 3 centuries of colonization, there was no Cultivated in Chile as país, a black grape variety without character and very productive. It was not until the middle of the 19th century that noble varieties were introduced: mainly cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Twenty years later, winemaking was modernized under the leadership of wealthy owners and French experts who were forced into unemployment by phylloxera in Europe. Chile stretches 4,300 kilometers from north to south. It is wedged between the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Atacama Desert to the north, the Patagonian plains and glaciers to the south. These natural barriers prevented phylloxera from entering the country. Although the country is only 160 kilometers wide, it has ideal conditions for growing warm, intermediate and cool grape varieties, so much so that it is often described as a paradise for growing grapes. With nearly 300 properties producing bottled wines, Chile fluctuates between 6th and 8th place in the world.