93
points
Pinot Noir

DAKÉL

Pinot Noir

2020
$75
Not a historical or directOnly product
BROWSING ONLY
Description

This Chilean Pinot Noir is an elegant, pure single-vineyard expression of the Maricerro Vineyard, located in the historic Itata Valley wine region, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the towering Andes Mountains. Red granitic soils that are laced with quartz and cool coastal breezes foster unique aromas and flavors in the wine. The nose exhibits a tsunami of red and black fruits: cranberry, blackberry, and raspberry, balanced by wild rose petal aromas. A chalky texture and beautiful minerality enhance the concentration of these flavors, which persist on the palate.
Acclaim
93
points
Vinous
JH 6/2022
92
points
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
JV 3/2025
92
points
Wine Spectator
AR 2/2024
RECENT TASTING NOTES
The 2020 Pinot Noir Viñedo Maricerro from Portezuelo, Itata, was cold-macerated for 7 days before spending 11 months in 25% new French barrels. Vivid cherry red in the glass. The intense nose offers cherry, strawberry, black tea and hints of oak, sweetbriar, dried rose and cigar box. In the mouth, this is broad and terse, with a slightly velvety feel, integrated freshness and a generous helping of fruit at the back of the throat. The long-lasting, oaky finish rounds out a nuanced Sonoma-style wine.
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous, 6/2022
Pinot Noir
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