Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir 2008 was awarded a Gold Medal at the prestigious competition “International Wine Challenge”, in United Kingdom, whose results were announced on May the 18th.
Ocio Pinot Noir, Cono Sur Winery’s icon wine, has been recognized all around the world as one of the best Pinot Noir in Chile, due to its great quality and winemaking process, which follows the traditional methods of Bugundy, the French region where this variety comes from. In search of a world-class Pinot Noir, Adolfo Hurtado – Cono Sur Winery’s Chief Winemaker and General Manager – has worked since 1999 with the prestigious French winemaker Martin Prieur, from Domaine Jacques Prieur, who has advised him in the search and selection of the best terroirss, and the production of the Premium wines of this variety.
This recognition coincides with a brief report published on May 7th in Wine Spectator Blog, where the wine journalist James Molesworth defines Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir 2008 as “possibly the best Pinot Noir in Chile”. He also remarks: “For Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir, Hurtado has turned Viña Cono Sur into one of Chile’s top wineries.”
Cono Sur Winery received the following medals at the International Wine Challenge:
Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir 2008 GOLD
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 SILVER
Cono Sur Reserva Gewürztraminer 2009 SILVER
Cono Sur Reserva Chardonnay 2008 SILVER
