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2020 Reserva Especial Pinot Noir

Ralí

Maule Valley, Chile

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About This Wine


Ralí

Reserva Especial Pinot Noir

“Best in Show” Ralí brings Chile’s terroir to the table with our Reserva Especial Pinot Noir. This fruit-forward wine is distinctly Chilean, showcasing this noble grape’s richer, riper style. Spicy aromas introduce dark fruit flavors and silky textures for a delicious combination of rustic elegance. In the Mediterranean climate of Chile’s famed Maule Valley, Pinot Noir experiences an abundance of sun-filled days. In this reliably warm weather, this fickle, thin-skinned grape variety would usually be at risk of overripening. Luckily, nightfall brings cooling winds from the nearby Andes. As cold air sweeps through the valley, it provides a welcome pause in ripening, allowing Pinot Noir to retain its beloved acidity levels and nuanced aromatic profile. This kind of wine is intended to be shared around a crowded table as you connect with those you love. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Ralí 2020 Reserva Especial Pinot Noir Maule Valley DO, Chile

Wine 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.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Roasted Chicken, Pork Chops, Roasted Vegetables

Body 2 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 2

Tasting Notes


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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.

Awards


Ralí 2020 Reserva Especial Pinot Noir Maule Valley DO, Chile: Reserva Especial Pinot Noir

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3 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Gold Medal, 2022 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Points 92 Points, 2022 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition
Ralí 2020 Reserva Especial Pinot Noir Maule Valley DO, Chile