Chacra 'Barda' Pinot Noir 2022
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$36.00
Chacra was created by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta (the grandson of Sassicaia's creator), in 2004 with the intention of finding the most unobstructed expression of the climate, micro-climate, and terrior of Mainqué in the Río Negro region of Patagonia.
Río Negro is a a surprisingly perfect spot for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Smack in the middle of Patagonia, temperatures are high at times; but the strong winds coming down the Andes cool the vines. Night temperatures drop by as much as 40 degrees preserving the vital acidity and fruit qualities that make great wines.
Pure, minerally and powerful, with concentrated flavors of red plum and dried raspberry, loaded with powerful meaty notes. Sandalwood accents linger on the finish, showing caressing tannins.
Its structure being rather airy and open, Barda was conceived to be consumed while still fresh and young. Its alcohol percentage is generally low – 12 to 13 percent. Produced from Chacra’s youngest vineyards, Barda has a strong and character and is intended to be versatile – a perfect companion for most foods. The vineyards, planted in 1990, grow on slightly sandy soils. As all our vineyards, Barda’s vineyards are ungrafted and massale selection yielding over 2 kilos per plant. It is fermented at low temperatures in round cement tanks, with natural and unfiltered indigenous yeasts.
Aged: 50% in concrete tanks and 50% in French oak barrels (15% new) for 11 months
100% natural and unfiltered
Vinonueva Tasting Notes: Bright cranberry and cherry notes dominate, w/ brilliant structure and fine, fine tannins. Simple by many accounts, but also refined. Produced by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, grandson to the founder of the legendary Sassscaia, is producing excemptional, Burgundian style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Patagonia, at the very southern tip of Argentina. Cool climate wines of finesse.
Producer: Bodega Chacra
Country: Argentina
Region: Patagonia
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Alto Valle del Rio Negro
Vintage: 2022
Size: 750ml