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Casablanca Wines

Montsecano Pinot Noir

by Amanda Barnes September 3, 2022

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Montsecano is a cult producer in Chile. This small production of biodynamic wines from one of the cooler parts of Casablanca, really hits the spot with its Pinot Noir. Fragrant with dense black cherry, granite and sage notes, it’s a full-bodied wine that lingers.

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Montsecano’s Pinot Noir was one the first in Chile to gain a cult following. With a biodynamic vineyard in Casablanca, the boutique Montsecano winery became known for its Pinot Noir but has now diversified into Chardonnay and a Malbec – Pinot Noir blend. Minimal intervention, natural wines made by Julio Donoso and Andre Ostertag in their egg-shaped underground winery.

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Chile Pinot Noir Casablanca Wines

Kingston Alazan Pinot Noir

by Amanda Barnes September 3, 2022

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This is a vibrant Pinot Noir which sings in the glass with notes of rose hips, fresh strawberries and cranberries. Wonderfully balanced, bright and silky, from one of the cooler sites in Casablanca.

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Kingston winery and vineyard estate in Casablanca is owned by the fifth generation of Kingston family since Carl Kingston first came to Chile from the US on a hunt for gold in the early 1900s.

Almost a century later, it is now a 140 hectare vineyard where they produce and sell grapes, and focus on making their own small production of wine. The portfolio consists of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc – three classic varieties in the cool, coastal Casablanca region. While the family split their time between Chile and the US, the winemaking is headed up by their Chilean winemaker Amael Orrego and Byron Kosuge is their consultant winemaker from the US.

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Chile Pinot Noir Casablanca Wines

Matetic EQ Granite Pinot Noir

by Amanda Barnes September 3, 2022

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From Matetic’s Casablanca vineyard with its iron-rich granite soils, this is ultimately a terroir-driven wine, expressing minerality and bloody notes on the nose and tension on the palate. After a few years in bottle, this wine starts coming into its stride. Deep red fruit aromas emerge in the long, bracing finish. Strictly for wine geeks.

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Matetic winery is at the forefront of the biodynamic wine scene in South America, as an inspiring leader with 140 hectares of vines over four estates. The sweeping vineyards straddle San Antonio and Casablanca and are between 13 and 19 km from the Pacific Ocean with a maritime climate. This combination of the cool coastal climate and weathered red and grey granite soils are expressed through the excellent portfolio of Matetic’s wines — all focused on freshness, tension and purity of place.

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Sweet Chile Riesling Casablanca Wines

Casas del Bosque Late Harvest Riesling

by Amanda Barnes June 17, 2022

written by Amanda Barnes

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Casas del Bosque have always made great dry coastal wines (especially their Pequeñas Producciones range) but this late harvest Riesling is another level. Produced with grapes infected by noble rot, the result is an intense, sweet wine with refreshing acidity and lingering notes of mandarin, ripe apricot, honey and toasted almonds.

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One of the modern pioneers of Casablanca valley, the Cúneo family founded Casas del Bosque winery in 1993. This cool maritime climate is ideal for fresh coastal wines, and the focus of Casas del Bosque is on Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Syrah, although winemaker Alberto Guolo is also experimenting with Malbec on the estate.

Casas del Bosque is not only a leader in Casablanca wines but has one of the most popular winery restaurants in Chile, the award-winning Tanino, and boasts a great variety of activities for visitors from bike rides through the vineyards to picnics at the beautiful look out spot, at Casa Mirador. Another of the key pillars of Casas del Bosque is a focus on sustainablity, through their viticulture and winemaking as well as their social and community impact.

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