Arboleda Pinot Noir 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Arboleda
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Costa (Aconcagua Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Recent vintages scored in the low 90s by critics (e. g. , James Suckling ~91–92, Tim Atkin ~91); retail listings and tasting notes cite scores around 90–93 for 2021–2023 vintages

Tasting Note
Bright sour cherry and plum, red berries, forest-floor and mushroom notes, herbal spice and chalky minerality; medium-bodied with fine powdery tannins, juicy acidity and a savory, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, aged gouda. Asian: teriyaki salmon, hoisin duck, grilled shiitake and soy-glazed pork, char siu buns, milder sushi (tuna).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from coastal Aconcagua sites; temperature-controlled fermentation with portions matured in French oak and some concrete (eggs); typical élevage ~10–12 months.

Vineyard Info
Viña Arboleda (founded 1999 by Eduardo Chadwick) focuses on single-vineyard wines from sustainably managed vineyards on the Aconcagua coast, emphasizing terroir-driven, moderate-alcohol wines.