Pinot Noir Subsollum
2016
Fours friends, each an expert in their respective fields got together and became the unstoppable force that is Clos des Fous. Pedro Parra, Chilean Viticultuarist and one of the few Wine Terroir Consultants in the world and Francois Massoc, one of the top oenologists in Chile are the founding members and they got together to do what nobody else in Chile was doing. Planting vineyards in extreme conditions, never previously considered good for planting vines. They were considered crazy for...
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The vineyard sources for this Pinot Noir are located in Aconcagua and Itata. The two vineyards,Pucalan and Larqui, total about 10 acres, and were planted in 2008 and 1998 respectively. The altitude ranges between 24ft and 330ft. soils are Paleozoic Calcareous and Sandy at Pucalan and granite at Larqui.. Trellissing systems are: Pucalan- Espalier, Larqui- Bush Vine, average yield from both is 2.5 tons/acre.
Harvested by hand from selected grapes of Aconcagua Costa and Malleco. Fermented by the traditional method, low intervention winemaking, long maceration and aging on lees.
Beautiful ruby red color, with characteristic red fruit nose, predominantly red cherry, raspberries and currants. Complete with a touch of species, black pepper and green tea. Opens in delicate aromas of red fruits and underbrush. Complex and elegant wine, refreshing and persistent finish attack. It has a fresh and balanced acidity that shows great potential in smooth, elegant finish. Cozy wine silky, generous, wide and sweet tannins; flavored with a subtle minerality on the palate.
A soft and silky red with strawberry, plum and chocolate character. Some stone, too. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Love the focus and balance. Drink now or hold.
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