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05/12/2019
5 Curious Facts about Pinot Noir
One of the most popular red varieties is the Pinot Noir. In fact, not so long ago, a Romanée-Conti bottle from the 1945 harvest was sold for the record amount of US$ 558.000 at an auction in Sotheby's. To better understand this intriguing variety, we bring you 5 curious facts that will make you want to give Pinot Noir a try. A brief history Pinot Noir is originally from Burgundy, one of the most celebrated wine regions of the world, and the variety is one of the most ancient; the first record is dated back to 1345. This grape's wine proprieties are known since roman times, when the wine production fell into the hands of the Catholic Church, the monks kept good track of the grape's quality until it became one of the most renowned varieties in Burgundy. Basic characteristics One of the most important characteristics of the...
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28/11/2019
Cono Sur launches the innovative Bicicleta Pinot Noir wine
Cono Sur winery, global leader in Pinot Noir, released a new Bicicleta Pinot Noir with an innovative packaging - that includes a painted bottle - under the concept "The Cool Red"; referencing the variety's ideal serving temperature. Pinot Noir is a sophisticated variety that showcases its elegance when served chilled. This launch is to be promoted through a advertising campaign that highlights the important characteristic that the Pinot Noir is a red wine that can be served chilled, at 14°C, temperature that can be reached after 2 hours in the fridge, 15 minutes in the freezer or 5 minutes in ice and water. This product answers the increasing demand for light bodied wines, easy to pair and that can be enjoyed in various occasions. A great innovation that arrives just in time for chilean summer. ...
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21/11/2019
Are you a cheese lover? Here's how to choose right one for your next Pinot Noir bottle
There's no better pairing than cheese and wine. But did you know that there's science behind this perfect match? The tannins found in the wine are chemical compounds that gives the wine its texture, when in contact with our saliva they coagulate the mucin (a protein that lubricates the mouth) producing a sensation of "dryness". However, the fat found in the cheese reliefs this sensation, because they bound to the tannins preventing its reaction with mucin. And that's wine this is such a perfect pairing. So what are the cheeses that go with Pinot Noir? Depends on the wine, that's why we brought you the ultimate pairing guide for all of our Pinot Noir bottles. Bicicleta Pinot Noir - brie This is a light bodied wine that presents aromas of plum, strawberry, raspberry and other red fruits. It is light on the palate and delivers a soft...
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14/11/2019
All you need to know about Pinot Noir
Some of the most complex wines we can come across are made with Pinot Noir, a variety that requires very specific climatic conditions to grow. However, under the proper care, it can deliver wines that are capable of enchanting the most demanding palates with its red fruit notes and oaky hints. But beyond the variety's tasting notes there are other aspects that are worth learning. Pinot Noir: What does it mean? Every wine lover should know the origin of the name Pinot Noir. It comes from the words "pine" and "black" in French, referencing the shape of the grape bunch and the fruit's dark color. It literally translates to "black pine". Origin This grape is originally from Burgundy, France, and its history goes back 2.000 years. At the very beginning due to the very specific soil and climate conditions required by the variety, it...
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