Puerto Viejo Pinot Noir Maule Valley

Harvest method: Hand picking with double selection in vineyard in the second half of March. Climate The Yerbas Buenas estate is in an area close to the Andes Mountains with a warm temperate climate. The influence of the mountains is revealed in the lowest temperature average of Chile’s Central Valley region. Annual rainfall averages about 800 millimeters (32 inches) almost all in the winter months. Soil Shallow alluvial soils of sandy loam brownish-gray rocky; subsoil composed of boulders and rounded rocks in sandy matrix. Vinification Extraction: Traditional pumping-over and punching. Fermentation: Starts with active dry yeast (Bayanus) Temperature: 18-20 degrees Celsius (64-68 Fahrenheit. Aging: Wine conserved over its lees in stainless steel tanks with French oak staves for 6 months. Tasting Notes Appearance: Cherry-colored with red highlights. Nose: Intense nose of strawberry clove coffee and toast. In mouth: Full mouth feel spicy with smoky with toasting notes in t