Chacra : Barda Pinot Noir 2022

The intensity and freshness of a Patagonian red wine

The estate

Bodega Chacra is located in the heart of the Río Negro region, on the southern tip of Argentina. It was Piero Incisa della Rocchetta who brought this rare gem to life in 2004. The venture began during a tasting in New York, when he discovered a wine that particularly caught his eye: a Pinot Noir from Río Negro. It was a revelation, and he immediately spotted the potential that these terroirs had to offer - ungrafted vines dating from 1932, massal sélections and ideal climatic conditions. Piero Incisa della Rocchetta set sail to create the wines of his dreams in this jewel of nature, which can transmit the taste of "a place on the planet," as he puts it.

The vineyard

Bodega Chacra is anchored in the heart of Patagonia's Río Negro region, a land formed by the junction of two rivers, the Limay and the Neuquén. They then extend as far as the eye can see, into the plains and forests, at an altitude of between 290 and 330 metres. It is here, in the heart of this green lung, that the estate thrives, nestling in a natural setting of 24 hectares of vines. The estate is farmed organically and biodynamically.

Barda Pinot Noir 2022 stems from a vineyard planted since 1990 on slightly sandy soil, and is farmed organically and biodynamically.

Winemaking and ageing

Fermentation takes place at low temperature in cement vats, under the influence of indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged in concrete vats (41%), stainless steel vats (35%) and French oak barrels (24%) for 8 months.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Barda Pinot Noir 2022 from Bodega Chacra

Tasting

Intense and lively on the palate, with aromas of red plum and dried raspberry. It then reveals velvety tannins and a lingering finish with notes of sandalwood.