Casas del Bosque PN

freshly fruited, with cherries and strawberries on the nose and a hint of
earthy note. Light, fresh and balanced, with gentle acidity and a clean, fruity
finish. An aftertaste of dried herbs is the distinctive feature of a cool climate
Pinot Noir.
Viticulture
Single vineyard, Casas del Bosque Estate, Casablanca Valley.
Tapihue Sandy Loam and Lo Vasquez Clay Loam soils. The vineyard is 18
km from the Pacific Ocean at 250m altitude. 
Vineyard located within the coolest, westernmost reaches of the
Casablanca Valley. Grown on flatter soils and planted between 1999 and
2008, equipped with drip irrigation. Crop levels are an average of 6 tons per
hectare (2.4 tons per acre).
The ripening season was characterized by a warm and dry summer.
Rainfalls were scarce, only 150 mm, mainly concentrated between May
and September. Grapes were picked by the end of March.
Vinification
The fruit is partially destemmed and cold soaked for 3-4 days.
Spontaneous fermentation, with daily punch-downs and pump-overs. Total
cuvaison is two weeks at most. Malolactic fermentation was induced
inoculating the wine with selected lactic bacteria. 
12% of the young wine was drained to Slavonian oak cask for 10 months.
The remainder wine was kept in tank on the fine lees and racked only once,
before the final blend was made. The first bottling occurred on 8 November
2021 and a total of 4,100 cases were made.
Recommendation
Ideally served at 14-16ºC with charcuterie, cold meats and pâtés. Spring
vegetables such as peas or grilled asparagus with goat cheese.
ABV: 13%
Total Acidity: 5.9g/