PINOT NOIR, Cahuil Vineyard
Leyda Valley

Cahuil Vineyard is planted on a west orientated slope in the Leyda Estate, searching for the least fertile soils and the best exposure to sunlight. The viticultural management is specially orientated to get just a few clusters per plant, small berries and a slow and uniform ripening period. The production in this block is 5 tons per hectare.

Due to the low yield and good exposure to sunlight, the development of the tannins, from both skins and seeds is better in this block. Therefore, the winemaking is orientated to gently extract these ripe tannins and get broadness and structure in the wine. After a short maceration of skins, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. 30% of new oak is used in this wine.

Pinot Noir Cahuil Vineyard is intense and with high complexity on the nose, with aromas of strawberries, red cherries and a hint of orange peel. It has a sweet front palate, broad mouth-feel with strong but soft tannins and long aftertaste.

Tasting Notes 2006

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Tasting Notes 2003

Tasting Notes 2002