Pinot Noir & Sangiovese
9,71 €
Variety: Pinot Noir & Sangiovese
Current Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 13,5%
Vinification:
Fermentation in stainless steel, without barrel aging.
Characteristics:
This unusual yet exciting partnership combines the lushness of Pinot Noir – with cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and a hint of spice – with the distinctive structure of Sangiovese. The result is a wine with firm tannins and an expressive, memorable finish. A story that unfolds with every sip.
About the series
Characteristics
About the Variety
The elegant French gentleman Pinot Noir and the passionate Italian Sangiovese meet in our vineyards to give birth to a true friendship.
Location
Vinogradi village, PGI Thracian Valley
Serving Temperature
Tasting Notes
Pinot Noir leaves an impression with its lush and spicy red fruit – cherry, sour cherry, strawberry, and raspberry. Sangiovese adds a fuller body, structured tannins, and an expressive, lasting finish.
Sour cherries
Strawberry
Raspberry
Food Pairing
Italian cuisine, pasta with pesto and tomatoes, pizza with prosciutto and mozzarella, tender chicken with Mediterranean spices, dry cured meats with spicy seasonings.
Italian cuisine
Pasta
Pizza
Chicken
Dry appetizers
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| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Type | Червени вина |
| variety | Pinot Noir, Sangiovese |
| Quantity | 0.75 л. |
| Packaging | Бутилка, Бутилка с подаръчна кутия, Кашон (6 бутилки) |
| Packaging | 0.75L |
| Затваряне | Корк |
| Vinification | Fresh without oak |
| Brand | Limited Series |
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