Bodega Garzon Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Bodega Garzon Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Region: Garzón, Maldonado, Uruguay

Vintage: 2022

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Pinot Noir

ABV: 12.5%

Notes: Vegan, Vegetarian

This wine is crimson red in colour. It is a bright, elegant and expressive wine with aromas of cherries and rose. On the palate, the intense red fruits subtly unfold, complemented by well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity. It is a complex with hints of mocha on the long, lingering finish

Located 11 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, the Garzón estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering hillside slopes, which benefit from varying microclimates, different levels of humidity and an intense canopy management. Well-draining granitic soils and cooling Atlantic breezes allow the grapes to ripen steadily. The vineyards are surrounded by lush forests, palm trees and granite boulders. The Pinot Noir clones planted in this vineyard block grow in a high mineral content soil which gives this wine its distinct character.

The hand-harvested grapes were macerated for five days before fermentation in 80 hectolitre cement tanks, at 26-28ºC for one week with twice daily pump overs. The wine was then aged on lees for 12-18 months in 25 hectolitre French oak barrels. The oak was untoasted and fourth use.

Bodega Garzón is a family-owned winery in Maldonado on the Atlantic coast in southern Uruguay. They pioneered viticulture in this area over 10 years ago, and have since become the standard-bearer for premium wines from Uruguay. In November 2018, their pioneering status was recognised by Wine Enthusiast with the ‘New World Winery of the Year’ award.

https://bodegagarzon.com