Winery / Producer: Las Estelas (High-end boutique project directed by Estela Perinetti).

Specific Origin: El Cepillo district, San Carlos, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina.

Varietal Composition: 100% Cold Climate Pinot Noir.

Terroir and Soils: Alluvial origin, sandy-loam textures with a significant concentration of calcareous deposits that shape the wine's tension and mineral elegance.

Vinification and Aging: Selective manual harvest in 12 kg boxes in the morning. Pre-fermentation cold maceration and fermentation at controlled temperatures with gentle punch-downs to extract the silkiest tannic fraction. Noble aging in used French oak barrels to respect the finesse and fruit clarity of the variety, completed with subsequent bottle aging.

Style: Light to medium red, with an extremely fresh, ethereal profile, complex in evolving notes and exceptional palate finesse.

Alcohol Content: 13.5% Vol.

Capacity: 750 ml Burgundy bottle.

SKU: ARG-ESTELAS-PINOT-750

Appearance: Displays a beautiful, clear, and brilliant ruby red color with a low intensity and subtle violet and cherry highlights. Its translucence is typical of great Pinot Noirs made with a minimal intervention philosophy.

Nose: High aromatic intensity, clean, and intoxicatingly fine. Distinct notes of fresh wild red fruits like raspberries, tart strawberries, and cherries stand out, accompanied by an elegant perfume of violets and dried roses. As it opens in the glass, complex layers of undergrowth, damp earth, fresh mushrooms, subtle white spices, and a distinct mineral, chalky background emerge.

Palate: Subtle, silky, and extremely refreshing entry. On the palate, it unfolds ethereally but with impeccable linear tension; its tannins are extremely fine-grained, with a chalky texture from El Cepillo. Its natural acidity is vibrant and juicy, providing a stately fluidity that leads to a dry, long, aristocratic, and remarkably persistent finish with fruity and mineral notes.

Precision Gastronomic Pairing: Thanks to its delicate structure and refreshing cold-climate acidity, this Pinot Noir boasts high-level versatility. It is the perfect companion for fatty fish cooked on the grill or in the oven, such as Chilean salmon, seared tuna with a sesame crust, or cod. It pairs superbly with noble poultry like duck breast in cherry sauce, quails, or tender roasted milk-fed chicken with fine herbs. It is the ultimate ally for dishes containing mushrooms, such as a wild mushroom risotto, pasta with black truffle sauce, or garlic mushrooms. It combines impeccably with soft and washed-rind cheese boards (Brie, Camembert, Reblochon) and fine charcuterie. In contemporary Mexican gastronomy, it harmonizes masterfully with pork tacos, duck carnitas, pescado a la talla, or a subtle Oaxacan mole rosa that respects the wine's lightness.

Suggested Moments:

• Exclusive Romantic Dinner: Its translucent color, intoxicating violet perfume, and velvety texture create an intimate, sensual, sophisticated, and deeply elegant atmosphere to enjoy as a couple.
• Summer Terrace Evenings and Meditation: Being a red with a fresh and fluid profile, it is the ideal label to be served slightly chilled during summer afternoons or warm evenings, working as an excellent conversation wine.
• High-Level Business Lunches: Presenting a Pinot Noir of such subtlety and territorial precision demonstrates advanced wine knowledge and extremely refined taste, ideal for impressing demanding corporate partners.
• Select Family Meal: A magnificent bottle to preside over the center of the table at intimate celebrations; its friendly and refreshing profile perfectly coexists with various culinary preparations without overwhelming diners.
• Gourmet Barbecue (Appetizers and Lean Cuts): While not for over-aged and fatty cuts, it is the ideal wine to accompany the start of the grill: crispy sweetbreads with lemon, fine sausages, or lean cuts like medium-rare beef tenderloin.
• Smart Gift for Oenophiles and Sommeliers: An extraordinary gift for connoisseurs who appreciate the extreme difficulty of achieving a great New World Pinot Noir and value Estela Perinetti's talent.
• Special Celebration of Intellectual Achievements: A subtle and complex label perfect for toasting the culmination of great projects, publications, academic degrees, or personal milestones that deserve a contemplative red.

What does the El Cepillo district contribute to the profile of this Pinot Noir?

El Cepillo, located in the southern Uco Valley, stands out as one of Mendoza's coldest sub-regions. Pinot Noir needs cold climates to preserve its delicate aromas and natural acidity. This terroir allows for slow ripening that develops very crisp red fruit notes, hints of undergrowth, and a unique chalky texture due to the calcium carbonate-rich soils.

Why does this wine have a lighter color than other reds like Malbec?

Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned variety that genetically has a lower amount of anthocyanins (the compounds responsible for color). Estela Perinetti respects this natural characteristic through very gentle extraction. A translucent and clear color is the main indicator of a premium Pinot Noir made with a classic and elegant concept.

Is it recommended to decant this Vineyard Collection Pinot Noir?

It does not require prolonged decanting, as it is a delicate wine that can lose freshness if over-oxygenated suddenly. However, it is advisable to open the bottle about 15 or 20 minutes before serving or to enjoy its slow evolution directly in Burgundy-style glasses (with a wide bowl), where its subtle aromatic layers will open with complete finesse.

What is the ideal serving temperature and its aging potential?

Unlike other structured reds, Pinot Noir should be served cool to highlight its acidity and fine aromas. The ideal temperature is between 14°C and 15°C. Thanks to its excellent phenolic balance and high-altitude calcareous acidity, it has a remarkable aging potential in a cellar of 5 to 8 years, stored horizontally.