Warramate Pinot Noir 2021

Located in the cool Yarra Valley region, northeast of Melbourne in the state of Victoria, the Warramate vineyard benefits from well-exposed hillsides and ancient soils of clay, shale, and gravel. This rolling landscape, with its strong maritime influence, promotes slow ripening of the grapes and preserves naturally high acidity. The Pinot Noir vines are planted on gentle slopes, enjoying cool nights and temperate days that allow for the development of great aromatic finesse while maintaining an elegant and balanced structure.

The grapes for Warramate Pinot Noir 2021 are hand-harvested, then destemmed and sorted before fermentation in open vats with gentle pump-overs to preserve the fruit. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels, followed by aging in oak casks, including a proportion of French oak, to refine the tannic structure and develop aromatic complexity while retaining the characteristic freshness of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.

This wine reveals notes of fresh red fruit , cherry , and raspberry , enhanced by floral touches reminiscent of violet and peony, as well as delicate spicy nuances and subtle oak with hints of vanilla and forest floor . The palate has a silky texture, supported by lively acidity and fine tannins that prolong the tasting experience. The finish is elegant , precise, and persistent, leaving an impression of freshness and harmony.

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