# Castillo de Molina Pinot Noir (2023)

- **Producer:** Viña San Pedro Tarapacá S.A.
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Curicó Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 14–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, vanilla, cloves, cedar

## About this wine

The Castillo de Molina Pinot Noir 2023 is a red wine from Chile's Curicó Valley, with potential sourcing from the Casablanca Valley. Produced by Viña San Pedro Tarapacá S.A., a winery with a history dating back to 1865, the Castillo de Molina brand has been associated with tradition and quality since 1962. This wine represents a Chilean interpretation of the Pinot Noir grape, aiming to provide a moment of connection and relaxation for the drinker.

## Interesting facts

- Castillo de Molina has been a symbol of Chilean wine tradition since 1962.
- The winery is part of the historic Viña San Pedro Tarapacá S.A., established in 1865.
- This Pinot Noir may include fruit from both Curicó and Casablanca Valleys.
- The brand aims to offer wines for moments of rest and reconnection.

## Food pairing

The medium body and balanced acidity of this Pinot Noir make it versatile. It can complement lean proteins and fatty fish without overpowering them. Its subtle fruit notes can harmonize with lighter sauces and herbs, while its structure can stand up to richer dishes.

## Wine making process

The production of Castillo de Molina Pinot Noir 2023 involves a two-day cold maceration to enhance aroma expression, followed by fermentation with selected yeasts at controlled temperatures between 24-26°C. The wine then undergoes 10 months of aging in French oak barrels. These techniques are employed to craft a wine that balances fruit characteristics with subtle oak influence.