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Novas Gran Reserva Pinot Noir, DO Valle Casablanca [Organic] 2023

Novas Gran Reserva Pinot Noir, DO Valle Casablanca [Organic] 2023

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Elegant and refreshing cool climate Pinot Noir from Emiliana's organic estate in Casablanca.

Production

The Casablanca Valley is influenced by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and its coastal breezes that moderate temperatures. The area ranges from soft rolling hills to higher hills toward the Coastal Mountain range in the east. Temperatures are much cooler here, allowing the grapes to ripen very slowly to produce rich flavoured wines. The grapes are mechanically harvested. After reception and destemming, they undergo a cool pre-fermentation maceration for 3 days at 8ºC. Alcoholic fermentation occurs naturally with both native and commercial yeasts. Temperatures are maintained at 22–24ºC with a program of gentle pump overs. Postfermentation maceration takes place over 2–3 days and malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously in stainless steel tanks, barrels, and foudres, where the wine is then aged for 6 months (68% in French oak barrels, 11% in French oak foudres and 21% in stainless steel tanks).

Tasting notes

Aromatics of fresh ripe raspberries, some subtle spice notes. The palate shows a delicious ripe summer fruit flavours and is perfectly balanced by soft tannins, refreshing acidity with a morish finish.

Food match

The perfect partner for mushroom-parmesan risotto, seared tuna and hard cheese


  • ABV

    13%

  • Bottle Size

    75cl

  • Region/Country

    D.O. Valle Casablanca, Chile

  • Grape

    Pinot Noir 100%

  • Features

    Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable

  • Closure

    Screwcap

  • Winemaker

    Marguerite Penot

  • Appellation

    DO Valle Casablanca

  • Allergen info

    Contains sulphites and no other allergens

Meet the Producer

Emiliana is one of Chile's most exciting producers and pioneers in organic and biodynamic winemaking. Since 1998, this Chilean winery has been producing award-winning wines from almost 1,000 hectares of vineyards in prime sites including Casablanca, Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua and Bio Bio.

Its spectacular biodynamic vineyard and winery at Los Robles is a model that attracts visiting viticulturalists and winemakers from across the world. Emiliana's innovative and natural-leaning wines are made with great care and attention and the results are inspiring.

A Note on Sustainability

Emiliana is the first Chilean company to become Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC®), an international accreditation for regenerative organic agriculture which currently represents the highest standard of sustainable agriculture in the world. The practices of this certification pursue healthy soils, animal welfare, and dignity for workers. In January 2023 Emiliana furthered their commitment to sustainable practices and obtained B Corp Certification. This international accreditation highlights the world's largest organic winery as a company that meets high standards of social, environmental, and economic impact.

Emiliana began its conversion to organic production in 1998, and today 100% of its properties are organically managed. It is the world’s largest organic winery. Emiliana was the first winery in Latin America to produce a wine with biodynamic certification. Since then, the use of biodynamic practices at its farms and cellars has been accredited. All wines are also certified to use the Vegan Society trademark, which attests that its wines are produced without any animal-derived products.


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