Tasting note
Fresh yet complex Pinot Noir, perfectly balancing juicy red cherries and raspberries with a subtle perfume of wild herbs.
Viticulture
Unique microclimate due to proximity to the coast and the Humboldt current. Leyda's cool, wet climate brings distinctive freshness and acidity. Established D.O. Leyda Valley in 2001. Wines from El Granito (4km from sea) and El Maiten (12km from sea) feature ancient granitic soil for added minerality.
Vinification
Hand-harvested grapes, with 30% left whole during cold maceration. Chilled to 10°C for 6 days in open stainless steel tanks, followed by selected yeast inoculation. Fermentation at 27-28°C for 7 days, punched down 3-4 times daily. Aged for 10 months in 2nd use French oak barrels.
Food Match
Excellent on its own or with lightly flavoured meat dishes