2025 Laberinto - Pinot Noir Cenizas (750ml)

Rafael Tirado is one of Chile’s original cool-climate pioneers. Laberinto is his small estate in the Andean foothills above Lake Colbún, in the Maule, known for its maze-shaped vineyard. The vines were planted in 1998 at about 550 meters. They grow on poor, well-drained soils of volcanic ash and granite (“cenizas” means ashes), and they’re farmed organically and picked by hand. The Pinot gets a few days of cold soak and a long, gentle maceration. It then ages about a year in used French barrels, so the oak stays in the background. Expect pale ruby color and lifted raspberry, red cherry and strawberry, with fresh herbs, white pepper and a dusty, mineral edge. The palate is light on its feet, with fine tannins and a long, savory finish. Great with salmon, roast chicken, mushrooms or charcuterie.