Conosur

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...

07/11/2019

Cono Sur's Commitment to Sustainability

Winemaking is an art form, one that combines vinification methods and natural resources. Needless to say, that it requires the upmost care for the environment. After all, a glass of wine is a loyal portrait of a region's natural conditions - climate and soil. And being a sustainable winery is one of the things that allowed us to produce a quality Pinot Noir. Cono Sur has been an eco-friendly winery from the start. And one practice we'd like to highlight is the compensation of the carbon footprint. CO2 Emissions: This is how we compensate our carbon footprint Our commitment with the environment touches every step of our production chain. That's why we've decided to compensate the carbon footprint of the transport of our wines through the purchase of carbon bonds that benefits projects that reduce the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG); the...