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WINE OF THE WEEK: Undurraga Pinot Noir

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VINEYARDS
Origin: Maipo Valley, 100% own grapes
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

HARVEST AND WINEMAKING
Harvest: The grapes were hand-harvested into plastic 400-500 kg bins.
Pre-fermentative maceration: 4 to 6 days at 8°C – 12°C
Fermentation: With selected yeasts, at 25°C – 27°C for 4 – 6 days.
Post-fermentative maceration: Can vary between 7 and 13 days. The winemaker determines this through tasting the wine.
Ageing: 25% of the blend was aged with oak staves for 3 – 6 months, 25% in second or third use oak barrels, while the other 50% is unoaked.
TASTING NOTES
This Pinot Noir has a red color medium intensity and exuberant aroma featuring fresh red fruits including cherries and berries. On the palate it is a lush, vibrant wine with good acidity, medium volume and a smooth, long and persistent ﬁnish.