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Maucho

2010 Maule Valley Pinot Noir

Casas Patronales Maucho is a captivating Pinot Noir from the esteemed Maule Valley, showcasing the rich heritage of Chilean winemaking. This beautifully crafted red wine boasts a lovely ruby hue, reflecting its vibrant personality. With a medium body, it offers a harmonious balance of freshness and complexity. The acidity is pronounced, providing lively crispness on the palate that elevates its overall enjoyment. A delightful array of bright red fruit flavors, including cherry and raspberry, dominate the profile, enhancing the wine's fruit intensity. Tannins are soft and well-integrated, offering a smooth structure that supports the wine's elegance. This 2010 vintage is wonderfully dry, making it a versatile choice that pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes or can be savored on its own. A testament to the unique terroir of the Maule Valley, Casas Patronales Maucho is a delightful expression of Pinot Noir that wine lovers will surely appreciate.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Roasted Chicken, Duck Breast, Roasted Herbed Chicken

Region:


Maule Valley

When it comes to well-balanced reds of great value, Chile's Maule Valley is hard to beat. The southernmost part of Chile's Central Valley, Maule is a large sub-region with many microclimates and soil types. The Maule River and the nearby Pacific Ocean both greatly influence its climate. Maule was one of the first places in Chile planted with grapevines. It is famed today for its 100-year-old Carignan vines and the densely sumptuous wines they produce. More typical, however, are its powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy aromatic Carménère and plush Merlot reds. For whites, check out Maule's cheery Sauvignon Blanc and rounded Chardonnay. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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