Outer Limits Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Outer Limits
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Zapallar, Aconcagua Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C


Tasting Note
Bright ruby red with raspberry, strawberry and cherry fruit, floral and light earthy notes, subtle spice and toast. Fresh, perfumed acidity, silky round tannins and a medium-length, vibrant finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, coq au vin, pan-seared salmon, mushroom risotto (Western); teriyaki salmon, yakisoba, shoyu ramen, char siu with light sides (Asian).

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; cold pre-fermentation maceration, controlled fermentation (~25°C), extended skin contact, partial whole-berry/skin-free fermentation, malolactic conversion, 10–12 months in new and used French oak.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Viña Montes (founded 1987 by Aurelio Montes and partners). Outer Limits is a single-vineyard project from Zapallar near the Pacific, planted on granite/gravely soils to produce cool-climate, perfumed Pinot Noir.