Old Vines, Skilled Hands

Over the last two decades, Bodega Chacra has become a perennial must-own from the Southern Hemisphere. From the very beginning, these wines burst onto the scene with incredible fanfare and critical acclaim. Old vines, exceptional terroir, and an extraordinary winemaking team have helped turn Chacra into one of Patagonia’s great success stories. If you haven’t tried these wines yet, now is the perfect time to start.

Ownership and winemaking are led by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, whose family owns the famed Sassicaia estate in Tuscany. In 2004, he discovered remarkable old-vine Pinot Noir in Patagonia and acquired the property. The two Pinot Noirs are named for the years the vines were planted: the flagship Treinta y Dos from 1932, now from vines approaching 100 years old, and the Cincuenta y Cinco from 1955. Both offer extraordinary quality and remain remarkable values for wines of this pedigree.

The white wines are newer to the lineup, but they have one of the world’s great Chardonnay masters behind them, Jean-Marc Roulot. These wines are priced well below anything in Roulot’s Burgundy portfolio while clearly showing his influence and winemaking touch. For Burgundy lovers in particular, both are absolute must-tries.