Chacra Barda Pinot Noir: Patagonian excitement
When in Argentina few months ago for the Best Sommelier in the World competition I tasted quite a few wines, visited wineries and participated in an extended tasting covering all styles and prices. Everyone knows that Malbec is the dominant variety that has put Argentina in the wine map but I found the most excitement elsewhere in the Cabernet Franc (El Enemigo and Casarena) and Patagonian Pinot Noir.
It goes without saying that I have nothing against Malbec, having tasted some great examples coming from Achaval Ferrer, Trapiche from Terroir Series and other top producers, yet most of the wine is sometimes in my eyes perhaps too obvious, forward and ripe. On the other hand I have just tasted a newly imported wine in Greece from Bodegas Chacra in Patagonia, located in the southern part of Argentina, in the Rio Negro Valley which was adorable and fresh at the same time.
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