Barolo Castiglione Falletto, Anna Maria Abbona 2020 vs Rockburn Pinot Noir Central Otago 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Rockburn Pinot Noir Central Otago 2023 currently starts £0.15 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £37.40 | £37.25 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Anna Maria Abbona | Rockburn |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Nebbiolo | Pinot Noir |
| Region | Barolo | Central Otago |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Barolo Castiglione Falletto, Anna Maria Abbona 2020
Anna Maria Abbona crafts this Barolo from vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, one of the commune's most respected sites for Nebbiolo. The 2020 vintage shows the classic Barolo marriage of power and elegance, with the structured tannins and perfumed complexity that made this appellation famous.
Rockburn Pinot Noir Central Otago 2023
Rockburn Wines was founded by Richard Bunton in 1991 in Central Otago, New Zealand. Winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis joined in 2005 from Felton Road, bringing expertise that quickly elevated Rockburn to one of New Zealand’s premier Pinot Noir producers. The estate follows sustainable viticulture practices and holds Sustainable Wines of New Zealand certification. Rockburn Pinot Noir is celebrated globally for its elegance, finesse, and expressive style. Vineyard Situated on the 45th parallel, Rockburn’s vineyards enjoy a climate similar to Burgundy, with extreme diurnal temperature variations that encourage complexity in the grapes. The estate’s vineyards lie between contrasting landscapes: rainforest-clad mountains to the west and a dry, barren eastern terrain. The Pinot Noir grapes are sourced from two sites: Parkburn, planted in loam over river gravel, and Gibbston, with deeper alluvial gravel soils. Clones include 10/5, 5,6, Abel, 667, and 777, trained using the Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) system to optimise sun exposure and airflow. Winemaking Grapes are cool-macerated for several days prior to fermentation in large fermenters, with daily plunging to extract colour, tannins, and aromatics. Post-fermentation maceration and inclusion of some whole bunches add complexity. The wine is matured in 100% French oak barrels, with a portion of new and one-year-old barrels, enhancing texture and structure while maintaining purity of fruit. Tasting Notes A beautifully textured and elegant Pinot Noir, offering expressive aromas of plum, black cherry, and subtle mocha, layered with delicate oak. Silky tannins wrap the palate, leading to a long, refined finish. This wine epitomises Rockburn’s hallmark elegance, integrity, and balance. Grape Variety Pinot Noir 100%
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