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05/12/2019

5 Curious Facts about Pinot Noir

One of the most popular red varieties is the Pinot Noir. In fact, not so long ago, a Romanée-Conti bottle from the 1945 harvest was sold for the record amount of US$ 558.000 at an auction in...

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28/11/2019

Cono Sur launches the innovative Bicicleta Pinot Noir wine

Cono Sur winery, global leader in Pinot Noir, released a new Bicicleta Pinot Noir with an innovative packaging - that includes a painted bottle - under the concept "The Cool Red"; referencing the...

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21/11/2019

Are you a cheese lover? Here's how to choose right one for your next Pinot Noir bottle

There's no better pairing than cheese and wine. But did you know that there's science behind this perfect match? The tannins found in the wine are chemical compounds that gives the wine its texture,...

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14/11/2019

All you need to know about Pinot Noir

Some of the most complex wines we can come across are made with Pinot Noir, a variety that requires very specific climatic conditions to grow. However, under the proper care, it can deliver wines...

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30/10/2019

Pinot Noir: Chile or California? Understanding the differences

When we think about Pinot Noir, we automatically think Burgundy, however, this variety is cultivated in many different wine regions of the world. We previously tackled the main differences between...

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24/10/2019

Cono Sur and the history of Chilean Pinot Noir

Did you know that Chile's history with Pinot Noir is directly connected to Cono Sur? The first vine planted in the country, back in 1968, was planted in what is today our Santa Elisa Estate. Aware...

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17/10/2019

Cono Sur's Pinot Noir wines from San Antonio Valley

Every wine reflects its terroir and the conditions under the grapes were grown, nevertheless we can say that the Pinot Noir is one of the most honest varieties, no features of its terroir goes...

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10/10/2019

Pinot Noir: Chile x New Zealand. Differences and similarities

When we talk wine, Pinot Noir is one of the varieties that are always in the top of mind. With time, this variety has managed to cut its ties with Burgundy and express different characteristics that...

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03/10/2019

20 Barrels and Ocio: the story behind Cono Sur's top Pinot Noir wines

For more than 20 years, Cono Sur has made Pinot Noir its emblematic variety, producing world class wines, and being one of the first wineries in Chile to produce and export Premium wines of the...

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26/09/2019

The challenges of growing an organic Pinot Noir in Chile

In order to produce a unique Chilean Pinot Noir, Cono Sur has developed a production system based on sustainability and innovation. Time has taught us a great deal, and even though we have managed to...

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12/09/2019

This is how Cono Sur's Pinot Noir is made

Climatic and geographical conditions are decisive to produce a quality red wine, but there are other factors that also affect the result. One of them is the winemaking process, which can be...

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05/09/2019

Tips for wine tasting

The concept of wine tasting may seem somewhat distant for those who enjoy a glass of red or white wine occasionally, mostly due to the image of wine professionals - sommeliers for example - who taste...

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