Item Number: 7142 UPC: 0835603002355

Country: Chile
Region: Southern Regions Sub Region: Malleco
Appellation/AVA: Malleco Valley
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Latuffa Vineyard
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Location Notes: Located 400 miles south of Santiago, Malleco is currently Chile's southernmost appellation. This valley was original explored as a test in the early 1990s. The area has proven exceptional for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, though high rainfall and a shorter growing season make the area risky for most other varieties. The Latufa Pinot Noir comes from their Traiguen Vineyard, located in Malleco D.O. The climate is cold and cloudy, with lots of rainfall every year. We farm without irrigation on volcanic soils full of minerals and pebbles. The block is 14 years old and less than an acre.

Winemaking Notes: Harvested by hand and fermented in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting Notes: A gentle ruby red colored wine. The aroma displays elegance and typicity on the nose with floral notes, such as violets and red fruit, that recall strawberries and rosehips. Subtle notes of vanilla and roasted nuts enhance the wine’s complexity. The palate confirms its excellent flavor typicity with a generous, ample opening framed by fine tannins and a refreshing acidity that prolongs the flavors to produce a long, smooth and elegant finish.

91 points (2010 vintage) International Wine Cellar, 2/14
"Opaque ruby. Smoky black raspberry and potpourri aromas are complicated by notes of cola, licorice and mocha. A sappy, concentrated pinot that shows very good energy and clarity to its dark preserve and candied rose flavors. Silky tannins add structure and grip to the long, spicy, strikingly persistent finish."