Single Vineyard

2010 Rapel Valley Pinot Noir

The San Jose De Apalta Single Vineyard 2010 is a delightful Pinot Noir that hails from the esteemed Rapel Valley, renowned for its exceptional terroir. This red wine showcases a vibrant ruby color that entices the eye, while its elegant aromas of ripe black cherries and subtle earthiness create an inviting bouquet. On the palate, it reveals a beautifully balanced structure, featuring medium body and delightful acidity that keep the wine fresh and lively. The tannins are gracefully integrated, providing a soft, velvety texture that enhances the overall drinking experience. With a fruit intensity that leans towards the prominent side, this wine perfectly embodies the finesse of its varietal while offering a captivating and refined finish. Ideal for pairing with salmon or roasted poultry, this wine is a testament to the artistry of winemaking in the Rapel Valley.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Earth

Region:

Rapel Valley

Chile's Rapel Valley DO is actually made up of two smaller valleys; Cachapoal and Colchagua. Cachapoal is the warmer of the two, located further inland, entirely cut off from Pacific Ocean breezes and storms by the peaks of the Chilean Coastal Range. This area is well-known for old vine Carménère, which ripens best on the sun-drenched valley floors and foothills of the Andes Mountains. Colchagua lies southwest of its sister valley with warm vineyards and greater exposure to sea breezes, making it an idyllic home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Rapel Valley focuses primarily on red wine production, famous for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Carménère, with bold fruit flavors alongside signature herbal and earthy characteristics. 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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