Bodegas Vinsacro - Rioja 2019 (750ml) Alsace Alsace Pinot Noir

Bodegas Vinsacro - Rioja 2019 (750ml) Alsace Alsace Pinot NoirThe Escudero family has been making wine and growing grapes for generations in the rugged, semi desert foothills around Grvalos in the southwestern corner of the Rioja Baja region. Over the last 15 years or so, the Escudero brothers led by Bordeaux trained winemaker Amador have transformed the small family "bodega" into a major Rioja wine producer. The changes have come gradually and in addition to the new winery at Pradejn (near Calahorra) they have

Argot Bastard Tongue Pinot Noir is made from 100 percent Sonoma Pinot Noir

The palate is full and balanced with a good structure

opening with aromas of crushed plums

clones 548

Sweet purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate of this smooth

Fermentation temperature: 75-79 °F

crisp and lively on the palate

with summer stone fruit and melon balanced by dependable Anderson Valley acidity

We aged part of the blend in new and aged French oak barriques for 8 months to optimise the characters bottled within

Fine velvety tannins and a bright finish

The particular structure permits a longer longevity by always keeping the fragrance

Its expressive nose reveals delicate aromas of citrus and chlorophyll