Molu Pinot Noir, Kalfu
The Kalfu ranges are linked to the sea creatures depicted on the labels: Molu means 'where the sun sets' - historically it was believed that during the day stars would hide in the sea and become starfish. Molu is Kalfu's Reserva range.
Deep and intense ruby red with violet hints. Fruity and expressive nose, showing cherry and raspberries notes complemented with soft spicy character and a vanilla touch coming from the oak ageing. Soft and mouth watering. Red berry flavours, vanilla and cinnamon hints in the aftertaste. Long and clean finish.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.0 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.2 g/L
pH
3.62
ACIDITY
5.3 g/L
ORIGIN
Chile
VARIETY
Pinot Noir
TIME IN OAK
8 months (partial)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Casablanca Valley
VEGETARIAN
No
VEGAN
No
Vintage Conditions
Year of medium to low temperatures which delayed the ripening of the grapes. In the months of February and March, the temperatures remained average, which finally resulted in a quiet harvest with a high potential in acidity levels that made it possible to obtain fresh and aromatic wines.
Vinification details
The grapes first underwent a cold maceration for 6 to 7 days to increase the contact between the juice and skins. Next they were fermented in open tanks at a controlled temperature of between 22°C and 26°C which permitted the extraction of fruity aromas characteristic of the variety. 15% of the wine was then aged in French oak for 8 months. 85% was kept in stainless steel tanks for the same time as a fruit compound.
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Molu Pinot Noir, Kalfu
The Kalfu ranges are linked to the sea creatures depicted on the labels: Molu means 'where the sun sets' - historically it was believed that during the day stars would hide in the sea and become starfish. Molu is Kalfu's Reserva range.
Deep and intense ruby red with violet hints. Fruity and expressive nose, showing cherry and raspberries notes complemented with soft spicy character and a vanilla touch coming from the oak ageing. Soft and mouth watering. Red berry flavours, vanilla and cinnamon hints in the aftertaste. Long and clean finish.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.2 g/L
pH
3.45
ACIDITY
5.4 g/L
ORIGIN
Chile
VARIETY
Pinot Noir
TIME IN OAK
8 months (partial)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Casablanca Valley
VEGETARIAN
No
VEGAN
No
Vintage Conditions
A year of high temperatures during January which accelerated the maturity of the grapes. Across February and March, the temperatures remained medium to high, having an early harvest compared to a normal year by around 10 to 12 days. However, the acidity levels remained high producing fresh and aromatic wines.
Vinification details
The grapes first underwent a cold maceration for 6 to 7 days to increase the contact between the juice and skins. Next they were fermented in open tanks at a controlled temperature of between 22°C and 26°C which permitted the extraction of fruity aromas characteristic of the variety. 15% of the wine was then aged in French oak for 8 months. 85% was kept in stainless steel tanks for the same time as a fruit compound.
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Molu Pinot Noir, Kalfu
The Kalfu ranges are linked to the sea creatures depicted on the labels: Molu means 'where the sun sets' - historically it was believed that during the day stars would hide in the sea and become starfish. Molu is Kalfu's Reserva range.
Fruity and expressive nose, showing cherry and raspberries notes, complementing a soft spicy character and vanilla touch coming from the oak ageing.
Soft and mouthwatering, with red berries flavours, vanilla and cinnamon hints in the aftertaste and a long and clean finish.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
12.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.2 g/L
pH
3.73
ACIDITY
4.6 g/L
ORIGIN
Chile
VARIETY
Pinot Noir
TIME IN OAK
15% for 8 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Casablanca Valley
Vintage Conditions
The harvest was between 12 and 22 March, when the grapes presented optimal organoleptic qualities of aromas and tannin maturity. The clusters were harvested during the night to avoid oxidation and loss of quality. The temperatures were moderate to cool in 2019, which meant that the grapes ripened slowly and the resulting wines were well-balanced, fresh and aromatic.
Vinification details
The grapes first underwent a cold maceration for 6 to 7 days to increase the contact between the juice and the skins. Then fermentation in open tanks at a controlled temperature of between 22°C and 26°C which permitted the extraction of fruity aromas characteristic of the variety. 15% of the wine was aged in French oak for 8 months. The remaining 85% was kept in stainless steel tanks for the same time.
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Molu Pinot Noir, Kalfu
The Kalfu ranges are linked to the sea creatures depicted on the labels: Molu means 'where the sun sets' - historically it was believed that during the day stars would hide in the sea and become starfish. Molu is Kalfu's Reserva range.
Deep and intense ruby red with violet hints. This is fruity and expressive, its cherry and raspberries notes complemented with a soft, spicy character and a vanilla touch from the oak ageing.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
12.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.0 g/L
pH
3.50
ACIDITY
4.9 g/L
ORIGIN
Chile
VARIETY
Pinot Noir
TIME IN OAK
8 months (portion of blend)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Casablanca Valley
VEGETARIAN
No
VEGAN
No
Vintage conditions
The temperatures were moderate to cool in 2018, which meant that the grapes ripened slowly and the resulting wines are well-balanced, fresh and aromatic.
Vinification details
Harvest took place between 27th March and 14th April, with clusters were harvested during the night to avoid oxidation and loss of quality. The grapes first underwent a cold maceration for 6 to 7 days to increase contact between the juice and the skins. Next they were fermented in open tanks at a controlled temperature of between 22°C and 26°C which allowed extraction of the aromas characteristic of Pinot Noir. 15% of the wine was aged in French oak for 8 months. The rest was kept in stainless steel tanks.
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Molu Pinot Noir, Kalfu
The Kalfu ranges are linked to the sea creatures depicted on the labels: Molu means 'where the sun sets' - historically it was believed that during the day stars would hide in the sea and become starfish. Molu is Kalfu's Reserva range.
Deep and intense ruby red with violet hints. This is fruity and expressive, its cherry and raspberries notes complemented with a soft, spicy character and a vanilla touch from the oak ageing.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.0 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.5 g/L
pH
3.40
ACIDITY
5.5 g/L
ORIGIN
Chile
VARIETY
Pinot Noir
TIME IN OAK
8 months (15% of blend)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Casablanca Valley
VEGETARIAN
No
VEGAN
No
Vintage conditions
Temperatures were fairly high during 2017 in the Casablanca Valley, which resulted in the grapes ripening more quickly and the harvest beginning in early March.
Vinification details
The clusters were harvested by night and then carefully transported to the winery. The grapes first underwent a cold maceration for 6 to 7 days to increase contact between the juice and the skins. Next they were fermented in open tanks at a controlled temperature of between 22°C and 26°C which permitted extraction of the aromas characteristic of Pinot Noir. 15% of the wine was aged in French oak for 8 months. The rest was kept in stainless steel tanks.
Awards
Decanter: 92 pts
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