Corazón del Bosque

2010 New Mexico Baco Noir

The 2010 Corazón del Bosque Baco Noir from New Mexico is a captivating red wine that showcases the uniqueness of its terroir. This medium-bodied wine offers a delightful balance between its vibrant acidity and prominent fruit intensity, making it an engaging choice for wine enthusiasts. The tannins are notable yet smooth, providing a firm structure while still allowing the fruit's character to shine through. With its dry profile, this Baco Noir displays enticing notes of dark cherry and plum intertwined with subtle hints of earthiness and spicy undertones. The wine's complexity and elegance evoke a deep appreciation for the remarkable expressions emerging from this distinctive region.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Earth

Region:

New Mexico

New Mexico, with its high desert landscapes and dramatic mountain ranges, offers a unique and diverse winegrowing environment in the American Southwest. The state's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) benefit from the high altitude and the intense sunlight, which together create a significant diurnal temperature variation. This variation sharply cools the vineyards at night, tempering the daytime heat and allowing grapes to ripen slowly and develop complex flavors while retaining essential acids. The arid climate and minimal rainfall reduce the risk of vine diseases and allow vintners to control vine vigor through irrigation. Vineyards at lower elevations tend to produce bolder, more intense wines, while those at higher elevations excel in growing cooler-climate varieties, yielding more delicate and aromatic wines.

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