Nose
Emerging notes of matured fruits like blackberries, wild strawberries, cherries integrated with inklings of spice derived from the aging in the wooden barriques.
Palate
Dry, with a structure of delicate tannins, balanced by a pleasing acidity and a fruity taste on the palate.
Growing Conditions
This varietal is best when grown with a lot of sunlight and in soil that has a light amount of clay. The type of farming is “Espalier”, used with an average density of planting where there are 4500 plants per 2.5 Acres.
Winemaking
Pinot Noir is a variety that is precocious, maturing around the end of August or beginning of September. Collected from the grapes that have achieved perfect, aromatic, and polyphenolic maturation, they are de-stemmed and cooled for compressing and maceration at 54 degrees for 2 days. The successive alcoholic fermentation takes place for 7 days at 77 degrees.
Aging
A small portion of the wine is matured in oak.
Appearance
Ruby red with reflections of violet.
Food Pairing
Accompanies savory first courses like pasta with meat sauce, second courses with red meats, medium-spiced roasts, and semi-matured cheeses.
