Casa Marin Pinot Noir Litoral Vineyard 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Casa Marin
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir Litoral Vineyard
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
San Antonio Valley (Lo Abarca)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
13-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (WA) ~92; Descorchados 94; multiple international retailers list scores ~92–94 for the 2021 Litoral Pinot Noir

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, wild strawberry and red currant with blueberry and subtle smoky/earthy notes. Fresh, lively acidity, fine-grained texture and a persistent, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled salmon, roast chicken, pork loin, mushroom risotto, pizzas and pasta. Asian: miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken, Korean BBQ pork, soy-ginger tuna, shiitake gyoza.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, cluster sorting, cold maceration, fermentation (mix of native and commercial yeasts), manual punchdowns; matured 12–16 months in French oak (low % new), light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Casa Marín, founded by María Luz Marín (2000) in Lo Abarca, San Antonio, focuses on cool-climate Pinot Noir from coastal limestone soils emphasizing terroir-driven, small-batch wines.