Novas Gran Reserva Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Emiliana's Novas range is named in honor of the ancient astronomers who observed 'nova' stars—sudden, brilliant bursts of light in the night sky that signaled new beginnings. This spirit of discovery mirrors Emiliana's pioneering transition to organic and biodynamic viticulture in Chile. Sourced from the cool-climate vineyards of the Casablanca Valley within the greater Aconcagua region, this Pinot Noir thrives under the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean's Humboldt Current and morning fogs. The grapes are grown on decomposed granitic soils with clay, which impart a distinct mineral edge to the wine. It is typically fermented in stainless steel and aged partially in French oak barrels to strike a harmonious balance between vibrant red fruit expression and subtle, elegant complexity.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1986 by Rafael and José Guilisasti, Emiliana underwent a groundbreaking paradigm shift in 1998 under the viticultural counsel of Álvaro Espinoza, evolving into the world's largest certified organic and biodynamic wine estate. Emiliana manages extensive vineyard holdings spanning Chile's top macro-regions, from maritime-cooled Casablanca and San Antonio in Aconcagua to the warm alluvial terraces of the Central Valley and southern terroirs. The viticultural philosophy centers on holistic agroecology: zero synthetic inputs, active cover cropping, animal integration, and strict alignment with Demeter biodynamic rhythms. In the cellar, head winemaker Noelia Orts preserves pure terroir transparency through temperature-controlled stainless steel, gentle oak aging, and native fermentations. For whites and sparkling expressions, maritime fog and decomposed granitic soils impart electric acidity and pronounced salinity, reflected in single-vineyard benchmarks like Signos de Origen La Vinilla, the precision-driven Novas Gran Reserva whites, and vibrant, unadulterated Natura cuvées.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
13.5%