The Latuffa Pinot Noir comes from Clos des Fous Traiguén Vineyard, located in Malleco D.O., the southern and coldest wine appellation in Chile. Climate is continental, cold, and cloudy, with 900 to 1.200 mm rainfall per year. Vines are non-irrigated. Soil is a volcanic Tuf from old volcanic explosions, clay, sandy, full of minerals and pebbles. The block is 14 years old, 0.3 hectares.
Clos des Fous Latuffa
Clos des Fous, Latuffa, Pinot Noir, 750 ml
Variety: Pinot Noir
Viña Clos des Fous, Malleco Valley
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2010
Oenologist: François Massoc
Pairing: Pinot Noir is a natural choice for some of the latest culinary trends, which goes well with this wine’s versatility. It will also enhance the flavour of whole grains, all kinds of mushrooms and herbs, making it a favorite for vegetarians. This is a wine that will make any white meat look good, as well as soups, stews and flavourful fish dishes. Among cheeses, it prefers the dry and tough ones like Edam, Brie, Gruyère or Port Salut. It’s an excellent option to serve next to Easter Island tuna fish, sushi and risottos. Serve at 12-14°C (54-58°F).
Tasting notes:
Colour: An elegant and voluptuous Pinot Noir with a bright ruby red colouring.
Aromas: The nose presents amazing finesse and complexity, where notes of fresh cherry, strawberry, raspberry and plum, mingle with background hints of leather and smoke.
Palate: Outstanding extraction and a deliciously long and soft finish. This sophisticated and complex wine is the result of New World fruit from Traiguén vineyards vinified according to traditional Burgundy methods.
Reference value – Case of 9 litres – Valparaíso FOB 120 – 140 US$ (USD)
