This unique winery was founded in 1993 by Guillermo Luksic. He decided to plant vineyards in an area more than three hundred kilometers north of the capital, Santiago. He was the first to cultivate wine in that region, despite all advice. He had an emotional connection to the area and felt that Limari was special and different from other wine regions. It is naturally arid, and many thought the climate was therefore unsuitable for viticulture. However, thanks to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and its cold Humboldt Current, it is not too hot for quality viticulture. In the late afternoon, a cool, moist sea fog drifts relatively far inland. As a result, temperatures rarely rise above 25 degrees Celsius. The fog also brings the necessary humidity inland.
The grapes at the Talinay vineyard benefit from the coolness of the nearby ocean. A cool breeze always blows from the sea here. Moreover, temperatures here still exceed 23.5 degrees Celsius. This allows the grapes to be harvested two to three weeks later, resulting in even riper grapes. Every task in the vineyard, from pruning to harvesting, is carefully supervised by the viticulture and winemaking team to obtain the highest quality fruit. The grapes are harvested by hand in twenty-kilo bins to prevent damage to the fruit. Harvest begins in early March, during which the grapes are rigorously selected. Afterward, the whole grapes undergo a seven-day cold maceration. This is followed by a very traditional fermentation, initially at twenty degrees Celsius, with the temperature rising to 28 degrees Celsius towards the end. The caps of the skins are gently pressed down by hand daily to optimally extract the aromas and color. After fermentation, the young wine remains in contact with the skins for a short time, further enhancing the wine's full flavor. The young wine is then drained from the skins and immediately placed in French oak barrels sourced from the finest Burgundian coopers. Complete malolactic fermentation follows, after which the wine matures for another twelve months.
A vibrant, bright red. The aroma is very complex and mineral, with abundant red fruit and a distinct earthy character. It's simultaneously rich and fresh, powerful and refined. On the palate, the Talinay Pinot Noir is creamy with a wonderful texture, thanks to its full, perfectly balanced aromas. The finish is long, delicate, and intriguing.
