Amelia Quebrada Seca Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Amelia
Label Name:
 
Quebrada Seca Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Limarí Valley (Quebrada Seca)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Tim Atkin 92 pts (2017); Descorchados 95 pts (2017); Wine Enthusiast 91 pts (Cellar Selection, 2017)

Tasting Note
Light ruby; red cherry, raspberry and rose petal with black‑tea, subtle smoke and chalky minerality. Silky texture, fresh acidity and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted duck, mushroom risotto, pork loin with cherry sauce, grilled salmon, goat cheeses. Asian: seared tuna with sesame, miso‑glazed black cod, teriyaki salmon, pork belly (char siu), shiitake soba.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; cold maceration (6–7 days); ~10–12% whole‑cluster fermentation in open vats; malolactic in barrel; 12 months in French oak (≈20% new).

Vineyard Info
Amelia is Concha y Toro’s premium line from the Quebrada Seca vineyard in Limarí. Winemaker Marcelo Papa established the Limarí bottlings after 2017, highlighting calcareous soils and maritime influence.