Casas Del Bosque Pinot Noir
Cool-climate Chilean Pinot Noir, poured in Commack since the 1990s.
The story behind Casas Del Bosque
Casas Del Bosque was founded in 1993 by Juan Cúneo Solari, a descendant of Italian immigrants who chose premium winemaking over volume. The estate sits in the Casablanca Valley, in the westernmost sub-region of Las Dichas, about 18 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean at 250 meters. Morning fog, maritime breeze and decomposed volcanic red granite over clay loam do the heavy lifting.
Grapes are hand-harvested, partly destemmed, then cold-soaked two to four days before fermenting in open-topped stainless steel and concrete. The Collection Pinot Noir ages roughly 10 percent in new French oak, 40 percent in used French oak and 50 percent in stainless on fine lees for 10 months. The Gran Reserva adjusts oak by vintage. The house was named Best Chilean Wine Producer at the IWSC in London in 2013 and 2014.
Explore the Casas Del Bosque range
Two Pinot Noirs reach our shelves from this estate: the everyday Collection bottling and the Gran Reserva, which carries more oak and more weight.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casas Del Bosque Pinot Noir 750mL | Collection, Casablanca Valley | 13% ABV | Bright red cherry, violet, soft earth, light French oak |
| Casas Del Bosque Pinot Noir Gran Res 750mL | Gran Reserva, Casablanca Valley | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV by vintage | Darker fruit, forest floor, violet, French and American oak |
| Casas Del Bosque Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red, Casablanca Valley | 13% ABV | Blackcurrant, cedar, firm tannin, grilled meat |
| Casas Del Bosque Carmenere 750mL | Red, Casablanca Valley | 13% ABV | Green pepper, plum, cocoa, soft finish |
Which Casas Del Bosque is right for you?
Our shelf runs the Casas Del Bosque Pinot Noir at $13.99 for the 750mL, and the Gran Reserva at $16.99. That is honest money for cool-climate Chilean Pinot, and it is why we have kept the label in the Pinot Noir set for years. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere both sit at $11.98 if you want to round out a mixed case. Stock moves quickly on the Pinot, so call the store at (631) 343-7200 before you drive over.
$13.99 buys real Casablanca Valley Pinot for a Tuesday roast chicken.
More French and American oak, more dark fruit, still bright acidity at $16.99.
$11.98 green pepper and plum red that handles burgers and grilled sausage.