Amelia Pinot Noir Named “Editor’s Choice” by Wine Enthusiast

With 95 points and the Editor’s Choice distinction from Wine Enthusiast, Amelia Pinot Noir 2024 reaffirms Limarí as a world-class origin for Pinot Noir.

The 2024 vintage of Amelia Pinot Noir has been awarded 95 points and named Editor’s Choice by Wine Enthusiast, one of the most influential wine publications worldwide. This recognition, to be featured in the upcoming June/July issue, further consolidates its position among the leading New World Pinot Noir.

Regarding the 2024 vintage, Jesica Vargas, Wine Enthusiast critic responsible for reviewing wines from South America, North America, and South Africa, described it as: “This Pinot Noir, sourced from the limestone soils of the Limari Valley, offers captivating aromas of delicate sweet spices and raspberries. The elegant, textured palate features delicious red fruit flavors complemented by cedar and earthy notes. Excellent acidity adds depth to the overall profile.”

In the same issue, Amelia Chardonnay 2024 received 94 points, reinforcing the consistency and excellence of its origin. On this wine, Jesica Vargas noted: “From the emerging Limarí Valley comes this elegant Chardonnay. Chalky aromas blend with chamomile flowers on the nose. There is a feeling of balanced tension across the full-bodied palate, with nice acidity adding depth and lifting spices, floral, and citrus flavors.”

Wine Enthusiast’s Buying Guide reviews are conducted through blind tastings by category, considering factors such as vintage, variety and origin, without revealing producer or price. Within this framework, the Editor’s Choice distinction highlights wines that stand out for their quality, character and overall appeal within their category.

These great recognitions for Viña Amelia, further confirm the exceptional potential of Quebrada Seca vineyard in the Limarí Valley—an extreme origin that enables the production of world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—strengthening its relevance on the international stage through one of the industry’s most influential editorial platforms.