BODEGA CHACRA
Barda Pinot Noir
2016
- 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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Production notes
The vineyards, planted in 1990, grow on slightly sandy soils. As with all of the Bodega Chacra vineyards, Barda’s vineyards are ungrafted and massale selection yielding over 2 kilos per plant. It is fermented at low temperatures in round cement tanks, with natural and unfiltered indigenous yeasts.
Tasting notes
Pure, minerally and powerful, with concentrated flavors of red plum and dried raspberry, loaded with powerful meaty notes. Sandalwood accents linger on the finish, showing caressing tannins.