Pinot Noir
100% Pinot Noir
The La Misión Reserva Pinot Noir vines hail from our vineyards located in San Luis de Pirque. During the grape growing process, we realized a green harvest of 40% of the grapes, selecting carefully the remaining bunches. This method allowed us to limit production and therefore to obtain enhanced concentration and a perfect maturation.
Winemaking process:
Our Pinot Noir is produced according to the ancient and traditional Burgundy ‘pigeage’ technique, using small open tanks of 80 hectoliters and manual procedures.
The grapes are submitted to a gradual process of pre- to post-fermentation, under strictly controlled temperatures. The pre-fermentation maceration lasts 5 days at a temperature of 8°C. It is then followed by a week of fermentation.
The unique process of pigeage, consisting in irrigating repeatedly with a special device the cape of skins which takes form at the top of the open tanks, permits to intensify flavors and colours. A small quantity of the blend is kept in special burgundy barrels for 4 months.
Tasting note:
The La Misión Reserva Pinot Noir 2008 presents a nice ruby color. Behind its characteristic nose of cherry and strawberries it reveals a hint of mineral notes and a slightly spicy finish. In the palate, the attack is subtle, with a light but sufficient tannin structure, a refreshing acidity and a good persistence of aromas.
This is an elegant and refined wine.
Technical information:
- Harvest date: March, 2008
- Harvest Method: manually in small cases of 20 kilos
- Production: 14.000 bottles
- Alcohol degree: 13,6 % Vol.
- Residual sugars: 2,5 g/l
- pH: 3,46
- Total acidity: 3,81 g/l