El Infernillo Pinot Noir 2021

Literally translated as "little hell", El Infernillo takes its name from the Descabazado volcano which lies in the mountain range above the Andes. The grapes come from the cool climate vineyards of Casablanca which border the Leyda Valley (northern Chile). Coming from a very specific plot, the Pinot Noir grapes benefit from alluvial soils, a long ripening season and an optimal variation in temperatures between day and night. Due to its proximity to the refreshing influences of the Pacific Ocean, the location is ideal for the production of Pinot Noir (rather fragile in high heat). Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at low temperature to avoid excessive extraction. The wine is aged for 9 months in used French oak . This vintage is everything you would expect from a fruity and juicy Pinot noir. It reveals aromas of strawberry jam , red cherry , redcurrant , pomegranate , raspberry , smoke and spices . The palate is fresh and easy to drink with a fine tannin structure and a fruity and digestible finish.

It was Hernán Cortés who ordered, upon the conquest of Mexico, the cultivation of vines in 1524. It gradually extended from Mexico southwards to reach Chile in 1555. During the first 3 centuries of colonization, there was no Cultivated in Chile as país, a black grape variety without character and very productive. It was not until the middle of the 19th century that noble varieties were introduced: mainly cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Twenty years later, winemaking was modernized under the leadership of wealthy owners and French experts who were forced into unemployment by phylloxera in Europe. Chile stretches 4,300 kilometers from north to south. It is wedged between the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Atacama Desert to the north, the Patagonian plains and glaciers to the south. These natural barriers prevented phylloxera from entering the country. Although the country is only 160 kilometers wide, it has ideal conditions for growing warm, intermediate and cool grape varieties, so much so that it is often described as a paradise for growing grapes. With nearly 300 properties producing bottled wines, Chile fluctuates between 6th and 8th place in the world.