Manos Negras "Red Soil" Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml)

Sourced from a single vineyard in the El Cepillo district of San Carlos, with bright red soils, low in organic material and very high in iron mineral content. The “Red Soil” Select is made entirely from vines in these patches of soil that impart exceptional complexity. An aromatically expressive wine with fresh cranberry, sour cherry, and hints of mushroom. It is a light/medium-bodied wine with soft tannins and bright acidity. Fresh and juicy with a zesty finish. With 20% whole cluster fruit, the cap is pushed down twice per day until about 8% alc/vol is achieved to avoid seed tannin extraction. Then just moistening of the cap until fermenta- tion is complete. Elevage: 9 months with neutral French oak, racked three times, bat- tonage once a month to keep wine cloudy and reduced - this protects the wine and reduces SO2 additions.