Chacra : Sin Azufre Pinot Noir 2022

The intensity and freshness of a Patagonian red wine

The estate

Bodega Chacra is located in the heart of the Río Negro region, on the southern tip of Argentina. It was Piero Incisa della Rocchetta who brought this rare gem to life in 2004. The venture began during a tasting in New York, when he discovered a wine that particularly caught his eye: a Pinot Noir from Río Negro. It was a revelation, and he immediately spotted the potential that these terroirs had to offer - ungrafted vines dating from 1932, massal sélections and ideal climatic conditions. Piero Incisa della Rocchetta set sail to create the wines of his dreams in this jewel of nature, which can transmit the taste of "a place on the planet," as he puts it.

The wine

This cuvée is a personal project led by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta. It's an experiment in producing wine without relying on science, but rather using the senses: sight, smell and taste.

The vineyard

Bodega Chacra is anchored in the heart of Patagonia's Río Negro region, a land formed by the junction of two rivers, the Limay and the Neuquén. They then extend as far as the eye can see, into the plains and forests, at an altitude of between 290 and 330 metres. It is here, in the heart of this green lung, that the estate thrives, nestling in a natural setting of 24 hectares of vines. The estate is farmed organically and biodynamically.

Winemaking and ageing

Fermentation begins spontaneously between the 3rd and 5th day of maceration in 600-litre barrels. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for 11 months in barrels that have already contained at least one wine.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Sin Azufre Pinot Noir 2022 from Bodega Chacra

Tasting

Lively and balanced, the palate entices with the subtlety of its tannins and its lovely minerality.