2023 Bodega Chacra "Treinta Y Dos" Pinot Noir, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina

2023 Bodega Chacra "Treinta Y Dos" Pinot Noir, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina

This wine holds aromas of violets, black cherries, raspberries, crushed stone and orange blossoms. Notes of flower stems, dried sand and bark. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with layers of fine tannins that fill the mouth. Bright and lively.

$133.99
$133.99

ABOUT THIS WINE

The 2023 Bodega Chacra "Treinta Y Dos" Pinot Noir is sourced from ungrafted, biodynamically farmed vines planted in the Río Negro Valley in 1932.  This is an arid desert region tempered by nearby rivers. Soils here consist of sand, clay, and limestone. These vines have extremely low, concentrated yields of 1 to 1.5 kilos per plant.
Fermentation is completed naturally using whole clusters. The winemaking approach focuses on gentle "infusion" to extract tannins slowly rather than harsh punching down. The wine is vinified in concrete tanks, which help preserve the fruit's natural freshness and minerality. Finally, the wine is aged for approximately 19 months. A portion of the blend rests in concrete, while the remainder matures in seasoned, older French oak barrels. It is bottled completely unfined and unfiltered. 

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Chacra was created by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta in 2004 with the intention of finding the most unobstructed expression of the climate, micro-climate, and terrior of Mainqué in the Río Negro region of Patagonia.

Respecting the environment by following biodynamic and organic principles, Piero strives to make wines that are transparent, pure, delicate, and floral with a strong minerality.

In Patagonia, a “chacra” is a special piece of land destined to pomology. At the same time, chacras are vital energy centers that provide us with the ability to connect with the whole universe, with everything living and vibrating. In its nourishment, in the marriage with every meal, wine is the companion of pleasure and sensitivity. Wine is intimate and touches all our senses. Chacra aims to enhance that connection.
Harvests usually begin late February to early March. The old vineyard offers polyphenolic maturity and yields a very low natural performance as to the fruit load (1-1.5 kilos/plant). Consequently, these vineyards strike a perfect balance; the lower the yield, the higher the natural concentration of the berries, thus boosting the quality of the vineyards and bunches.

Once harvest begins, grapes are picked in the small hours arriving to the winery with the remaining hint of that distinctive Patagonian morning cold. Only the best bunches are picked; bunches that don’t reach our quality standard are left to feed the birds. At the winery, a second careful selection takes place where the best bunches are chosen to produce Chacra wines.

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Grape(s) Pinot Noir
Farming Organic, Biodynamic