Pinot Noir: the fruit of specific geographical conditions
To obtain a good wine, many factors come into play, which range from the daily hours of sunshine, the quality of the soil or water and the type of vine to plant, among others. However, broadly speaking we can say that geographical conditions are one of the aspects that most influence the quality of a wine such as Pinot Noir.
Chilean Pinot Noir is one of the most appreciated wines worldwide. Proof of this is the Bicicleta Pinot Noir, that is today a best seller in the United Kingdom and, Viña Cono Sur -producer of this great red- recognized by the magazine Drinks International as N ° 11 in the rank of the Most Admired Wine Brands in the world. A sustainable winery that has managed to position itself among great references in the wine world.
One of the most important factors is the geographical conditions that give birth to the Chilean Pinot Noir. Broadly speaking, the country’s wine-growing regions are sheltered by the Andes Mountain Range to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atacama Desert to the north and the millenary glaciars in the south. This, added to the adequate hours of sunlight, a soil rich in minerals, waters coming from the Andean snowmelt and the dry climate during the maturation period, generate the ideal scenario for its production.
The perfect mix of various factors
Although Pinot Noir has its origins in French Burgundy, in Chile it has found the perfect home to grow and generate world-class wines, since in both places we find mineral-rich soils, an ideal climate and the sunny periods that this strain requires.
This a variety that prefers cool and stable climates rather than places of high thermal oscillation, conditions that allow the Pinot Noir to delilver a diversity of aromas (red fruits, strawberries, cherries, etc.), with a soft body and a light texture, very pleasant to the palate. On the other hand, strains such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Carmenere prefer semi-desert land and, therefore, a warmer climate.
Pinot Noir from Chile: a world-class red wine
Although this strain can be found in France, New Zealand and some places in California -among others-, the Pinot Noir in Chile has been able to differentiate itself from the rest thanks to the geographical and climatic conditions and, of course, the production processes of a sustainable vineyard.
The valleys of San Antonio and Casablanca offer the ideal conditions to give life to this variety. In addition, there are vineyards -such as Cono Sur- that have an organic production and sustainable practices capable of giving life to an organic Pinot Noir unique in its kind.
Viña Cono Sur has a Pinot Noir in each one of its brands, in which Reserva Especial is an excellent example of the San Antonio Valley and 20 Barrels of the Casablanca Valley. Finally, it is worth remembering that the Chilean Pinot Noir is a red that is characterized by its aromatic notes that oscillate between red fruits, spices and flowers. To fully enjoy its qualities, we recommend drinking it at 14 ° C, the ideal temperature for a wine as expressive, elegant and fresh as this.