Las Pizarras – Syrah - Aconcagua costa 2022
Las Pizarras, a Burgundy approach in Chile
Las Pizarras project, initiated in 2014 by Viña Errazuriz, embodies a commitment to uncovering the extraordinary terroir of the Aconcagua Coast. Rooted in a terroir-centric philosophy, Las Pizarras represents a paradigm shift in quality for cool-climate Chilean wines. Situated within the Aconcagua Costa D.O., these limited-production wines, akin to Grand Cru, epitomize a distinctive character shaped by metamorphic rock and slate. Benefitting from the nearby Pacific Ocean's cool influence and well-drained soils rich in laminar rock, Las Pizarras vineyards yield Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah of unparalleled complexity, depth, minerality, and natural acidity.
Las Pizarras Syrah originates from two distinct plots, one measuring 0.6 hectares and the other 2.6 hectares, each possessing unique characteristics. The soils there are very shallow with less than 50centimetres deep and extremely rocky with 20% - 40% of mostly eroded angular and gravelly stones, laying on volcano-sedimentary rocks. This important weathering allows a good development of the root system in the deeper layer, giving the wines their characteristic minerality, complexity and freshness.
The 2022 Vintage:
Climatic conditions:
The unique conditions of the 2022 vintage were marked by a low crop and dry conditions. In all it is considered an excellent year, where we were blessed with a warmer than average January that enhanced an even veraison and healthy crop, followed by cooler conditions in February and March allowing a slow and steady maturation that resulted in grapes with perfect ripeness and wines full of concentration, complexity and tension.
Tasting notes:
“Deep and intense purple-red in colour with ruby highlights, the 2022 vintage of Las Pizarras Syrah displays aromas reminiscent of incense, blueberries, some black pepper and nutmeg, plus a softt touch of black olives. In the mouth, black cherries and blueberries are perceived, accompanied by spicy notes and some caramel and licorice. Its intense and penetrating palate offers a stony edge that is underlined by a vein of juicy acidity.”
TOMÁS MUÑOZ, Chief Winemaker