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Winery | Escorihuela Gascón |
|---|---|
Grapes | Pinot Noir |
Region | Agrelo |
Wine style | Argentinian Pinot Noir |
Alcohol content | 13.4% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Bright cherry red with maroon highlights. Balsamic aromatics with notes of herbs from Provence, black olives, ripe red fruits and wild-berry jam. Hints of smoke and spice provided by oak. Dry and moderate mouthfeel that flows mellow and delicate. Mid-palate flavors of red fruits with hints of ripe berries and spices. Warmhearted wine with crisp acidity that provides good balance. Long lingering finish with round tannins. PEAK DRINKING: 8 years. |
The eternally fussy Pinot Noir is a challenging grape to grow, though Argentina is finding that the cool climate of its Patagonian region is perfect for growing this much-coveted grape.
Argentinian Pinot Noir exudes cherry, strawberry and vanilla, and tends to be high in acidity due to the high elevation, cool climate it's grown in.
Pinot Noir is Burgundy's grape. The thin-skinned varietal is pl...
