Pinot Noir Reserva Fin Del Mundo 2023
The Pinot Noir Reserva from the Fin del Mundo winery is a deep ruby red wine from Patagonia. After a maceration of 18 days, malolactic fermentation takes place followed by aging in oak barrels for 9 months. This Argentine label is characterized on the nose by floral hints, fruity aromas of cherry and light spicy notes, which translate onto the palate with fresh and elegant sensations.
Pinot Noir “Reserva” belongs to the iconic production of Fin del Mundo, where the Eurnekian family seeks to represent this unique terroir in the best possible way. The winery is located in the northern part of Patagonia, within the municipality of San Patricio del Chañar: the climate of this area, characterized by strong temperature fluctuations, proves particularly suited for the cultivation of a Pinot Noir of great character and refinement. The label features the design of a narrow inverted triangle: it ideally represents the needle of a compass pointing south, the roots, the end of the world indeed.
The “Reserva” of Pinot Noir from Fin del Mundo is an elegant red, originating from an extremely particular terroir. The vineyards are located practically in the center of Argentina, in the northern part of Patagonia: at an altitude of about 400 meters above sea level, the vineyard slopes descend towards the Neuquén River, which flows directly from the glaciers of the Andes and whose waters play a fundamental rolein the creation of an ideal microclimate. The landscape appears majestic and desert-like, with a soil that is essentially rocky. The grapes harvested at optimal ripeness are gently pressed and left to macerate on the skins for at least 10 days, in steel tanks. Once the alcoholic fermentation is completed, malolactic fermentation begins, which is carried out completely: 60% of the mass then undergoes a period of 9 months aging in French oak barrels, while the remaining 40% ages in steel.
The Pinot Noir “Reserva” from Bodega del Fin del Mundo appears bright to the eye, with a vivid and intense ruby color. The aromas it emits confirm an elegant Pinot Noir: fruity notes reminiscent of raspberry and cherry, floral touches, and delicate mineral and smoky nuances. The tasting recalls the fruity sensations of dark berries, and the sip is well balanced between the fine tannin and the lively freshness, finishing with a mineral trail of good persistence. A bottle that pairs ideally with mushroom-based preparations.