Reta Quebrada Chalinga Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Reta
Label Name:
 
Quebrada Chalinga Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Limarí Valley (Talinay, Coquimbo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.4%
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
Notable scores include The Wine Advocate ~95 (2022), Vinous ~94 (2022), James Suckling ~93 (2022); Decanter 94 (2020). Named among top Pinot Noirs in several tastings

Tasting Note
Light ruby Pinot Noir with cherry and raspberry, floral lift, saline minerality, wet stone and subtle earth/truffle; bright acidity, delicate-to-moderate tannins and a precise, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast salmon, mushroom risotto, duck breast, roast chicken, pork tenderloin. Asian: miso-glazed cod, teriyaki salmon, char siu pork, mushroom ramen, grilled yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; native-yeast fermentation with ~50% whole-cluster, gentle 30-day maceration; aged ~16 months in used 228L French oak. Sustainable viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Marcelo Retamal (RETA) from the Talinay vineyard (planted 2006), ungrafted vines on granite-limestone soils with strong Pacific influence.