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Ralí 2020 Reserva Especial Pinot Noir Maule Valley DO, Chile

2020 Maule Valley Reserva Especial Pinot Noir

The Ralí 2020 Reserva Especial Pinot Noir from Maule Valley DO in Chile is a delightful red wine with a medium body, gentle acidity, and moderate fruit intensity. The wine offers a well-balanced profile, showcasing the elegance of the Pinot Noir varietal. With soft tannins adding structure, this wine is perfect for those seeking a smooth and approachable red wine experience.

Tasting notes:

Prickly aromas of black pepper greet the nose with a welcoming spice. Deep, dark mulberry flavors join cherry cola and wild strawberry for a friendly, fruity finish that lingers between sips. Each element balances with the next for a harmonious union of acidity, sweetness, and tannin.

Flavor profile:

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

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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