2020 Vino de Vinedo Los Parientes Pinot Noir
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Tasting Notes
A super intense, translucent purple colour, the Pinot has distinct herbal and bay leaf aromas interspersed with hibiscus and rosehip floral notes. The palate is very fruity with red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry dominating. Just under a third is whole-bunch fermented, giving a more vinous structure and adding a savoury, pepper spice complexity.
The 2020 is noticeably richer and full-bodied compared to the lighter-styled 2019. The whole-bunch, grilled, herbal, stemmy tones again add complexity but seem better integrated and balanced with the rich blackberry and plum fruit. Despite having a higher percentage of whole-bunch than in 2019, the vintage’s riper fruit and tannins are better able to balance out the additional complexity.
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Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
James Suckling
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Salted dark plums and roses, together with some dried herbs, white pepper and wax-berries. Very characterful. A juicy, full-bodied pinot with some vertical tannins. Firm, but polished. Chalky and long. Unique style. Drinkable now, but better after 2024.
The 2020 Pinot Noir Baettig Vino de Viñedo Los Parientes, from Malleco, Traiguén, is aged for 10 months in 10% new barrels. Purplish red in hue. The aromas include sour cherry, sweetbriar and a hint of tea. In the mouth, the tannins are grippy and shape the well-judged acidity to energize the slightly warm palate.
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Baettig is the exciting project from leading winemaker Francisco Baettig (of Errázuriz fame). Crafting vibrant, site-expressive wines from Chile’s south, with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Malleco and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maule – this is one of the hottest names in South America.