Pinot Noir 2019 0,75L

A truly divine variety, though very demanding both in the vineyard and the cellar. It needs a perfect environment — soil, climate — and a great deal of attention to reveal its true potential. Pinot Noir is not for drinkers who like low acidity, lots of extract, firm tannins and dark colour. It is a very feminine variety, with a lighter but bright colour, fine-grained tannins and a crisp, solid acidity that adds structure and juiciness. The key words for a good Pinot Noir are elegance and balance. That's why we hand-pick our grapes in the cooler Lechința region of Transylvania. After destemming, the uncrushed grapes are fermented in open 1,500 L wooden vats with native yeasts. The wine stays at least 6 weeks on the skins and, after malolactic fermentation, ages for at least 15 months in 1,000 L wooden vats, with bâtonnage during the first 6 months. Like all our reds, it needs patience after bottling; for the impatient we recommend a double decanting or aeration in a carafe for 1.5–2 hours.