Bodega Chacra Barda Pinot Noir 2022

Bodega Chacra Barda Pinot Noir 2022 is a vibrant, mineral-driven red from the windswept plains of Patagonia, offering remarkable purity and finesse. Crafted to be enjoyed in its youth, it balances concentration and elegance, with a naturally modest 12.5% alcohol that keeps it effortlessly drinkable. As the entry to Chacra’s coveted Pinot Noir range, Barda distills the estate’s biodynamic philosophy and cool-climate character into a wine that is both serious and wonderfully versatile at the table.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Barda Pinot Noir 2022 shows a bright, translucent ruby hue that signals both delicacy and freshness. The nose is immediately lifted and precise, with notes of red plum, fresh and dried raspberries, tart red berries and a distinct mineral edge. Underneath the fruit lie subtle meatiness, hints of chalk and stone, a touch of herbal freshness, and fine accents of sandalwood and gentle spice. On the palate, the wine is crunchy, linear and full of verve, with vibrant acidity that carries the red fruit flavours in a long, focused line. Flavours of red berries, dried raspberry and juicy plum mingle with savory, almost umami-like, meaty nuances, while the subtle sandalwood character lingers on the finish. The tannins are soft, rounded and caressing, giving structure without weight, and the overall impression is one of transparency and nimbleness. This 2022 is designed to be enjoyed young, over the next 3–6 years, when its energy, freshness and precision are at their most expressive, though careful cellaring for a few additional years will reward with more complexity and nuance.

Production
The Barda Pinot Noir is sourced from Bodega Chacra’s youngest vineyards, planted in 1990 on light, sandy soils in the Río Negro Valley of Patagonia – a cool, dry region famous for its intense sunlight, wide diurnal shifts and cleansing winds. These conditions naturally limit yields and promote slow, even ripening, preserving acidity and aromatic detail. The grapes are farmed organically and biodynamically, then harvested by hand to ensure only perfectly healthy fruit reaches the cellar. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures in round cement tanks, using only native yeasts to faithfully capture the character of the site. The wine is 100% natural and unfiltered, and it matures for about eight months in a mix of vessels: 24% in French oak, 41% in concrete tanks and 35% in stainless steel. This gentle, mixed élevage brings subtle texture and complexity while preserving the wine’s luminous fruit and mineral backbone.

Food & Serving
Barda’s lightness, bright acidity and fine tannins make it a highly flexible food partner. It shines alongside simply prepared fish (especially salmon, tuna or trout), dishes with roasted or grilled vegetables, fresh salads with earthy components like beetroot or mushrooms, and lighter egg-based dishes such as omelettes, frittata or quiche. It also marries well with charcuterie, soft cheeses and poultry. Serve slightly chilled, at around 14–16°C, to highlight its freshness and aromatic precision. Decanting is not strictly necessary, but a brief 15–30 minutes in a carafe can help the wine open up its red-fruited and savory dimensions, particularly if served soon after opening.

Producer
Bodega Chacra is widely regarded as Argentina’s benchmark producer of Pinot Noir, a true pioneer in unlocking the variety’s potential in Patagonia. Founded by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta – co-owner of Sassicaia, one of Italy’s most iconic estates – Chacra is built around old-vine plantings dating back as far as 1932 and farmed according to stringent organic and biodynamic principles. From its inception, the estate has focused on purity, terroir expression and minimal-intervention winemaking, earning international acclaim and multiple 100-point scores for its top cuvées. Since 2017, Chacra has also collaborated with the late Guy Roulot’s Meursault domaine on white wines, further cementing its reputation among the world’s fine-wine elite. In 2020, Chacra occupied the number one spot on James Suckling’s “Top 100 Wines of the Year,” underscoring its status as one of the most exciting and influential wineries in the Southern Hemisphere.

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