BODEGA CHACRA
Barda Pinot Noir
2012
- Biodynamic
About this winery
Located in the Rio Negro Valley in northern Patagonia, Bodega Chacra is nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 1000 kilometers south of Buenos Aires. Founded by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, descendant of the renowned Italian family, Chacra arose from his passion for fine wines and exploration of promising terroirs in Argentina. Since the 2000s, Chacra has focused on crafting exceptional Pinot Noir, benefiting from the dry climate and limestone-rich soils that...
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Product notes
Barda is made from fruit sourced from the 20 years old vineyard, the 1955(Cincuenta y Cinco) and the 1932 (Treinta y Dos) vineyards. The fruit is picked, destemmed and sorted by hand.
Production notes
Only natural yeasts are allowed. The wine is aged in old French oak for 11 months.
Tasting notes
Barda is a unique expression of pinot noir, combining the depth and complexity of old vines with the an astonishing vitality that emphatically proclaims its Patagonian origin. This is quintessential pinot noir, a magical blend of deep, plush, silky-textured fruit, earthiness, and just the right amount of wildness and unpredictability. The fact that it comes from long-abandoned vines which somehow clung to life at ‘the end of the earth’ for many years makes it even more a pleasure to drink.