# Veramonte Reserva Pinot Noir Organic (2021)

- **Producer:** Altos de Casablanca
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Casablanca Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €17
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, cloves, vanilla, earth, forest floor, mushroom

## About this wine

Veramonte Reserva Pinot Noir Organic 2021 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Casablanca Valley in Chile, produced by Altos de Casablanca. The wine is cultivated using certified organic practices on the Fundo Belén vineyard, which features clay and granitic soils at an altitude of 600 feet. The Casablanca Valley's cool, maritime climate, influenced by Pacific Ocean fog, is instrumental in the development of this delicate grape. Veramonte, as a winery, is committed to organic principles and expressing the unique character of its soils.

## Interesting facts

- Certified organic vineyards.
- Casablanca Valley's coastal fog is a natural vineyard cooler.
- Gold Medal winner at Mundus Vini.
- Veramonte is exclusively organic.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and bright acidity make it versatile. It can cut through the richness of duck and salmon, while its subtle earthy notes complement mushrooms and root vegetables. The silky tannins provide a gentle structure that pairs well with poultry and lighter game.

## Wine making process

The Veramonte Reserva Pinot Noir Organic 2021 is produced from 100% organically grown Pinot Noir grapes. The fruit is sourced from the Fundo Belén vineyard, planted in 2004. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation, details of which are not specified. It is then aged for 8 months in French oak barrels. The winery, Veramonte, operates under strict organic precepts and emphasizes the expression of its vineyard's terroir.