Winemaker Notes
Pale yellow color with golden ashes, denoting its origins. The nose expresses seriousness, white flowers, citrus notes, austere. On palate, elegant and pleasant, with notes of wild strawberry, good volume and balance acidity that refreshes the mouth. Ideal pairing with seafood, cheese and pasta with soft sauces.
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This white Pinot Noir is made by lightly pressing the grapes with minimal skin contact. The fruit is sourced from the Rio Negro province of the Patagonia region, which is considered to be a cooler growing area than Mendoza. Pear, tangerine, honeysuckle, just-ripe peach, and peach pit on the nose give way to a medium-plus body with a rounded mouthfeel and a tinge of salinity. The mermaid drawing on the label adds an eclectic, eye-catching touch.
There are hundreds of white grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles.
One of the most southerly regions on the globe for fine wine production, Patagonia has experienced extraordinary vineyard expansion since the early 2000s.
Patagonia vineyards occupy the lower foothills of the Andes at 1,000 to 1,600 feet. Here cold air drops at night from incredibly steep elevations—the Andes reach well over 15,000 feet in this zone—a phenomenon that produces drastic diurnal shifts. Cold nights contrasted with hot summer days produce grapes with striking color, full ripeness, great finesse and aromatic intensity.
Favored for its luxury brands, the Patagonia wine growing region of Argentina focuses on a diverse array of international varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillón and Viognier among the white grapes, and Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon for reds.