Boya Pinot Noir 2020 | Chile

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WINE OVERVIEW

A coastal, approachable Pinot Noir that melds lively acidity with bright red fruits in a well-balanced, harmonious style.

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Tasting Notes

Intense nose of fresh fruits like strawberry, red cherries and plenty of floral aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, good natural acidity and fresh berry fruits towards the finish. It is well balanced, clean and expressive.

Food Pairing

Try with grilled salmon, Gruyère cheese, or wild mushrooms with polenta.

Descorchados

The 2020 Pinot Noir Boya Valle de Leyda, was aged for 12 months mostly in neutral barrels and 20% in eggs, 5% with stems. Cherry red in the glass, the expressive nose presents notes of strawberry along with hints of damp earth and orange zest. On the ripe side for the variety, it is rich in the mouth (13.5% alcohol) with precise juicy freshness and grippy tannins. Vinous June 2022

Tech Details

Natural acidity and good balance give Boya wines a remarkable sense of place, representing the cool coastal climate of Leyda Valley.
Boya wines are made using fruit that is harvested early, in order to achieve a very bright, low alcohol, fresh style.
Barrels used 4-8 times are used for Boya's red wines and the wine is aged for 8-10 months.

Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Leyda
Avg Elevation: 820 feet
Avg Age of Vines: 12 years