Reta Quebrada Chalinga Pinot Noir 2020

RETA Quebrada Chalinga Pinot Noir 2020

Producer: RETA (Marcelo Retamal)
Region: Limarí Valley, Chile
Classification: Dry red wine
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Quebrada Chalinga – Single Vineyard
Training: Own-rooted (ungrafted)
Altitude: 220 meters
Distance from the ocean: 12 km
Climate: Very cool, dominated by the Humboldt Current
Soil: Unique mix of coastal granite and marine limestone (elevated oceanic terrace due to tectonic uplift)
Farming: Manual, low-intervention, no added sulfites

Vinification & Aging:

• 50% whole clusters

• Gentle infusion-style maceration for 30 days

• No sulfite additions at any stage

• Aged 16 months in neutral French oak barrels (3rd to 5th use, 228L)

Description

From the hands of Marcelo Retamal, one of the most visionary winemakers in Latin America, the Quebrada Chalinga Pinot Noir 2020 is a radically distinctive Chilean Pinot — grown in a limestone-rich, ocean-cooled valley just 12 km from the Pacific.

The site, influenced by the Humboldt Current and nestled near the UNESCO-listed Bosque Fray Jorge, yields a wine of tension, salinity and elegance. Notes of wild red berries, subtle spice, and crushed seashell minerality emerge from the glass, supported by fine structure and a refined mouthfeel. Fermented with native yeasts and no added sulfites, this is a pure, terroir-driven expression that redefines what Pinot Noir can be in Chile.

Score

Jancis Robinson – 17.5+ points
“Precision and delicacy from a site that behaves unlike any other Pinot terroir in Chile. Savoury, saline, and finely structured.”

Suggested Pairings

• Tuna or beef tartare

• Roasted duck with orange and spice

• Mushroom-filled pasta

• Japanese cuisine (sashimi, nigiri, tempura)

• Washed-rind cheeses (e.g. Taleggio)