This terroir wine project is all about hunting down unique soils and climates for certain varieties, and in this case it is Pinot Noir on sandstone with calcarious deposits. This complex Pinot has earthy aromas of talc and graphite with fresh red fruit and spice, and a saline, mineral finish — hinting at its proximity to the coast.
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The slightly warmer sub-region of San Julián further inland on the river terraces gives this silky Pinot Noir juicy notes of ripe strawberries and black cherries. A seductive wine with freshness and layers of liquorice, red fruit and black pepper.
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This Pinot Noir from vines planted on schist terraces brings a whole new face to Maule. With a few years in bottle before release, this Pinot Noir shows more evolved tertiary notes of stewed red berries and leather but ultimately it’s a savoury, mineral wine with graphite and grip on the finish. The early vintages are promising, and I’m sure there’s a lot more to come from this special site.
Miguel Torres Chile winery is based in the heart of Curicó, a region which the Spanish vigneron came to in 1979. The Miguel Torres winery has been revolutionary in Chile for many reasons. Bringing the first stainless steel tanks with temperature control and the first French barrels to Chile in the 80s, it was ahead of its time then and continues to innovate today. In particular, Miguel Torres Chile has helped lead the renaissance of Chile’s ancient País variety.
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Made with grapes from old-vine Malbec hidden away in San Rosendo, this is a great example of small, independent vignerons bringing to light old-vine gems. With fragrant notes of violets and plum, wild earthy notes and lively acidity.
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