La Arauca 2020 Pinot Noir Maule Valley DO, Chile

2020 Maule Valley Pinot Noir

La Arauca 2020 Pinot Noir from the Maule Valley DO in Chile is a beautifully crafted wine that showcases the delicate nature of the Pinot Noir grape. This red wine has a medium body with a soft and pleasant acidity that perfectly balances the fruit-forward profile. The fruit intensity is moderate, offering a lovely mix of red fruit flavors. The tannins are subtle, providing just the right amount of structure to support the wine's elegant character. Overall, this 2020 vintage embodies the charm and grace typical of a well-made Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes:

Each swirl of your glass releases our Pinot Noir's enchanting aromas of dried herbs, five spice and anise. The palate is light-bodied with soft textures. Red cherry and plum flavors join spice to create a beautiful balance of fruit and oak characteristics.

Baking Spice

Cherry

Plum

Flavor profile:

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:

Valle Central

The expansive, warm flatlands of Chile's Valle Central are home to most of the country's vineyards. This long stretch of land from Santiago to Itata Valley is divided into four sub-regions, each with its own climate and reputation. There is Maipo Valley with its minty Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley with its spicy Carménère and the Curicó and Maule Valleys, famous for concentrated Carignan made from old vines. Throughout the valley—which is prized for its rich, volcanic soils—the hot days and cool nights result in ripe, well-balanced grapes. Some of the most common Valle Central wines are fruit-forward reds made from plummy Merlot and pear-flavored whites crafted from Chardonnay.

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