Santa Macarena is a testament to the individuality of the perfect single vineyard site. Amazing fruit is grown a mere 5km from the South Pacific ocean edge. The morning mists, cool sea breezes and lower temperatures arrive courtesy of the Humboldt Current.
SANTA MACARENA
SINGLE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR
D.O. VALLE DE ACONCAGUA
VITICULTURE
A single vineyard Pinot Noir from one of the most coastal vineyards in Chile. Situated in the Leyda Valley, a small sub-area of the San Antonio Valley, a wine-producing sub-region which itself is part of the bigger Aconcagua wine region. San Antonio just 5 km from the ocean, within a small vineyard region 55 miles west of central Santiago and just south of Casablanca Valley. Morning mists and spring frosts, often associated with the Napa Valley and Bordeaux are brought from the west coast by the Humboldt current.
WINEMAKING
Grapes are carefully selected and picked manually early in the morning . Cold maceration prior to alcoholic fermentation at 10C during 3- 4 days in order increase skin components extraction. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out at low controlled temperature (Maximum 25C), which avoids the loss of volatile compounds (aromatic compounds). Regular pumping over to facilitate colour extraction and skin components. Aging in tank with oak to add complexity and subtle toasty character to final wines.
OAK TREATMENT
6 months, French oak.
TASTING NOTE
Bright, aromatic and fresh with subtle oak playing a supporting role. The emphasis on the delicious red fruit flavours, drinkability and enjoyment.
FOOD MATCHING
Pairs with anything from Salmon to Duck
- Current vintage - 2020
- ABV: 14%
- Closure: Screw cap
- Case Size: 6 x 75cl
- SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS & VEGANS
