Prisma Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Cool-climate purity meets coastal precision in the 2022 Prisma Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, Chile. Sourced from a single hillside vineyard and crafted by Jorge Martinez, this Pinot is a vibrant study in red fruit freshness, subtle oak influence, and the unique coastal terroir of Chile’s most lauded cool-climate region. Every sip offers a window into Casablanca’s early morning fogs, granite soils, and sun-kissed afternoons.

Product Details:

• Owner: Grupo Belén
• Winemaker: Jorge Martinez
• Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir (three clones)
• Vineyard: Fundo Belén, planted in 2004
• Altitude: 600 feet
• Farming Practices: Certified Sustainable
• Soil Type: Clay and granitic
• Trellis System: Vertical Shoot Positioning
• Yield: 4 tons per acre
• Alcohol: 13% ABV
• Production: 11,000 cases (12-pack)

Sensory Description:

This hand-harvested Pinot Noir opens with lifted aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry, and dried rose petals, layered over subtle baking spice and cedar from 8 months in French oak barrels. The palate is sleek and refined, with bright acidity, silky tannins, and a mid-weight texture that gently carries flavors of raspberry, earthy minerality, and a lingering whisper of toasted oak. A deft expression of Chilean coastal terroir, both lively and poised.

Winemaker's Background:

Prisma is a collaborative label founded by Brazos Wine and Grupo Belén, created to highlight the expressive potential of the Casablanca Valley’s cool coastal vineyards. With roots in some of the valley’s original plantings from the 1980s, the estate now spans multiple sites, including the sustainably farmed Fundo Belén vineyard. Winemaker Jorge Martinez emphasizes minimal intervention and gentle oak aging to preserve the purity of fruit and vineyard character. The wines are vibrant reflections of place—focused, aromatic, and unmistakably Casablanca.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 14–16°C in a Burgundy glass to enhance aromatics and delicate texture. This Pinot Noir shines alongside grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, roasted duck, or goat cheese tart. Its balance of red fruit and savory complexity makes it ideal for sipping year-round, whether paired with a summer lunch or an autumn evening by the fire.

The 2022 Prisma Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, Chile is a coastal-crafted gem that captures the clarity, structure, and aromatic grace of one of Chile’s most dynamic wine regions.