barton & guestier
B&G Pinot Noir Réserve
Location
France
Region
IGP Ile de Beauté
GRAPE VARIETY
Pinot Noir
WINEMAKING
De-stalked grapes – Cold pre-fermenting maceration for 3 days to extract complex aromas (at 12°C) and under CO2 protection- Alcoholic fermentation in vats with punching of the cap twice a day (temperature carefully controlled to reach 27°C at the end of the fermentation) – Malolactic fermentation in vats.
TASTING NOTE
Ruby red with violet hues. Intense nose of red cherry combined with seductive mocha, vanilla and spicy notes. Soft on the palate with velvety tannins, dominated by notes of kirsch and spices.
PAIRING
Spicy Mediterranean tomato based dishes, pizza, paella, risotto with wild mushrooms. Best between 14 °C and 16°C.
KEY FACTS
- Good approach to authentic French varietal wine.
- Easy drinking & Food friendly: low alcohol, low residual sugar, no oak ageing!
- Vegan Friendly & Sustainably farmed, certification in process.