Wine style
Wine style
Argentinian Patagonian Pinot Noir
Argentinian Patagonian Pinot Noir
Argentinian Patagonian Pinot Noir
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Argentina
Down at the bottom of the world, things get chilly. This style trades the high-altitude heat of Mendoza for crisp southern breezes, resulting in a lean, mean, elegant machine that tastes like crushed berries and forest floors.
Down at the bottom of the world, things get chilly. This style trades the high-altitude heat of Mendoza for crisp southern breezes, resulting in a lean, mean, elegant machine that tastes like crushed berries and forest floors.
Down at the bottom of the world, things get chilly. This style trades the high-altitude heat of Mendoza for crisp southern breezes, resulting in a lean, mean, elegant machine that tastes like crushed berries and forest floors.
Body
Soft Muscle
Tannins
No Resistance
Barely Felt
Pillowy Presence
Serious Grip
The Brick Wall
Acidity
Properly Sharp
Sugar
Savagely Dry
LEADERS
The story
Southern migration
Wind adaptation
Cooler climate
Most people think Argentina equals Malbec and blazing sunshine, but adventurous winemakers headed south to escape the heat. Finding fierce winds and cooler temperatures in Patagonia, they discovered a paradise for delicate skins. Pinot Noir thrived here, developing thicker skins to survive the gales while retaining that precious acidity, effectively proving that Argentina offers way more diversity than just massive fruit bombs from the north.
Most people think Argentina equals Malbec and blazing sunshine, but adventurous winemakers headed south to escape the heat. Finding fierce winds and cooler temperatures in Patagonia, they discovered a paradise for delicate skins. Pinot Noir thrived here, developing thicker skins to survive the gales while retaining that precious acidity, effectively proving that Argentina offers way more diversity than just massive fruit bombs from the north.
Most people think Argentina equals Malbec and blazing sunshine, but adventurous winemakers headed south to escape the heat. Finding fierce winds and cooler temperatures in Patagonia, they discovered a paradise for delicate skins. Pinot Noir thrived here, developing thicker skins to survive the gales while retaining that precious acidity, effectively proving that Argentina offers way more diversity than just massive fruit bombs from the north.
Why it's special
Windy terroir
Thicker skins
Intense delicacy
It is all about the wind. The gusts in this region are so intense that the berries grow smaller with tougher skins, concentrating flavors without skyrocketing sugar levels. You get an intensity of red fruit that is hard to find elsewhere, balanced by a savory, earthy streak that feels remarkably old world despite being from the new world. It is intense yet somehow incredibly light.
It is all about the wind. The gusts in this region are so intense that the berries grow smaller with tougher skins, concentrating flavors without skyrocketing sugar levels. You get an intensity of red fruit that is hard to find elsewhere, balanced by a savory, earthy streak that feels remarkably old world despite being from the new world. It is intense yet somehow incredibly light.
It is all about the wind. The gusts in this region are so intense that the berries grow smaller with tougher skins, concentrating flavors without skyrocketing sugar levels. You get an intensity of red fruit that is hard to find elsewhere, balanced by a savory, earthy streak that feels remarkably old world despite being from the new world. It is intense yet somehow incredibly light.
Who's gonna like it
Burgundy fans
Oregon lovers
Elegant sippers
If you obsess over Burgundy but your wallet strictly forbids it, this is your new best friend. Fans of Oregon Pinot Noir will also feel right at home with the earthy, tart profile found here. It is perfect for anyone who prefers elegance over power and wants a red wine that whispers complex secrets rather than shouting loud fruit jams directly into your face.
If you obsess over Burgundy but your wallet strictly forbids it, this is your new best friend. Fans of Oregon Pinot Noir will also feel right at home with the earthy, tart profile found here. It is perfect for anyone who prefers elegance over power and wants a red wine that whispers complex secrets rather than shouting loud fruit jams directly into your face.
If you obsess over Burgundy but your wallet strictly forbids it, this is your new best friend. Fans of Oregon Pinot Noir will also feel right at home with the earthy, tart profile found here. It is perfect for anyone who prefers elegance over power and wants a red wine that whispers complex secrets rather than shouting loud fruit jams directly into your face.
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