Laberinto Cenizas Pinot Noir 2022

Maule Valley, Chile 

James Suckling 93 points! 

Dubbed Laberinto for the labyrinth-inspired row plantings in his 23 hectares under vine, Rafael Tirado established the winery in 1993 in the easternmost corner of the Maule Valley, nestled in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, after previously serving as winemaker for several larger Chilean wineries in the Maipo Valley. Rafa is widely considered to be one of the most seminal figures in the modern history of Chilean winemaking and younger winemakers across South America, from Pedro Parra to Sebastian Zucciardi, mention his name in reverence. Producing wines from only his estate vineyards, he farms organically and allows all his ferments to begin with native yeast. After nearly thirty vintages, his wines’ signature balance of acidity and elegance have cemented them as benchmarks within Chile. 

• 100% Pinot Noir
• Hand-harvested from a single estate vineyard planted by Rafa in 1998, located in Colbún DO
• Soil dominated by volcanic ash and granite
• 1,800 ft in elevation
• 3-day cold maceration before fermentation, with a total maceration of 18 days.
• Aged for 12 months in used French barrels 

"Salted plums, savory berries, cooked grapefruit and touches of chalk and moss. Juicy and medium-bodied on the palate with good mid-palate volume and a long, flavorful finish. Remains ethereal in nature. 20% whole clusters. Around 5,000 bottles made. Drink now." - James Suckling, 93 points! 

Enjoy Laberinto Cenizas Pinot Noir over the next 8-10 years with roast pork, grilled salmon, and aged cheeses.