Bodega Chacra - Patagonia

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Founded in 2004 by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, Bodegas Chacra is a boutique winery in Patagonia’s Río Negro Valley, dedicated to crafting world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Piero, the grandson of Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, the legendary creator of Sassicaia, sought a unique terroir to produce elegant, terroir-driven wines. His search led him to Patagonia, where old vines, a pristine climate, and biodynamic farming practices shape Chacra’s distinct identity. Established in 2004 by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, grandson of the legendary Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, creator of Sassicaia, Bodega Chacra is a breathtaking masterclass in cool-climate winemaking. Located in the Rio Negro Valley of northern Patagonia, Argentina, the estate is situated in an arid, wind-swept desert environment sustained by glacial meltwater rivers. Piero’s goal was simple yet audacious: to find abandoned, old-vine Pinot Noir plots and listen to the untouched voice of the land, proving that Argentina could produce elegant, ethereal reds that rival the finest Grand Crus of Burgundy. The Magic of Old, Pre-Phylloxera Vines The foundation of Bodega Chacra's legendary status lies in its extraordinary vine material. The region's isolation has kept it completely free from phylloxera, allowing the estate to farm some of the oldest, ungrafted Pinot Noir vines in the world: The 1932 Vineyard: A singular block planted nearly a century ago. These ancient, low-yielding vines produce fruit with an astonishing natural balance, deep concentration, and fine-grained tannins. The 1955 Vineyard: A slightly younger block that yields Pinot Noir of immense aromatics, showing exceptional tension, bright red fruit purity, and structural grace. Strict Biodynamics and Conscious Minimalism Bodega Chacra is a living ecosystem. The estate is farmed strictly according to organic and biodynamic principles, relying on cover crops, natural composts, and the fierce Patagonian winds to naturally prote