BARISAL PINOT NOIR

Vintage: 2018
Alcohol: 13%
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Aging: Pre-fermentation maceration for 24 hours followed by fermentation in stainless steel under temperature control with selected yeast. Aged in second-use French oak barrels for six months. Filtration is minimized to preserve its properties.
Region: Ojos Negros, B.C., Baja California, Mexico

Pairing Suggestions:
Suitable to accompany dishes of medium intensity such as certain pastas, veal, suckling pig, quail, lobster, duck, sauced fish, and medium-strong cheeses.

Recommended Serving Temperature: 15-17°C (59-62°F)

Tasting Notes:

1. Appearance: A tile red wine with medium intensity and orange hues indicating ripeness. Clean, bright, and luminous, signaling a healthy, well-made wine. Good density with noticeable legs that descend slowly.
2. Nose: A fruit-forward aromatic profile with raspberry, black cherry, subtle plum, and floral notes of hibiscus, finishing with a discrete touch of eucalyptus. The presence of French oak enhances the expression.
3. Palate: Medium-bodied with a fresh taste, long persistence, and a smooth expression without showing any astringency. Rich acidity that enhances its freshness. A harmonious wine with a pleasant balance. The aftertaste reveals its full fruity character with a delicate and long finish.

Wine Profile:
A Pinot Noir with presence and elegance. Its smooth harmony and complexity show great evolution in the glass. It has clear typicity but with a distinctive character particular to the region.