Knightor Pinot Noir 2019 vs Marchesi di Gresy Monferrato Rosso 2019
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| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | — | £19.99 |
| Current stockists | — | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Knightor | Marchesi de Gresy |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Merlot |
| Region | — | Piedmont |
| Country | — | Italy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Knightor Pinot Noir 2019
This Pinot Noir from Knightor in Cornwall was picked for its exceptional ripeness levels and fantastic fruit flavours. These grapes were crushed into open topped fermenters where they were fermented at relatively cool temperatures to give the wine freshness and avoid over extraction. During fermentation the cap was gently punched down a couple of times a day with keen eye to the level of extraction from the fruit. After fermentation the cap was gently pressed and the wine was stored for 10 months 60% in French oak barrels the remainder in tank. A light bodied fruity red with cherry, strawberry and spice on the nose. Partially fermented and aged in oak for over 10 months. The palate is light and full of juicy red fruits. Perfect on its own or with a wide range of foods. Serve 16 degrees or slightly chilled depending on preference.
Marchesi di Gresy Monferrato Rosso 2019
Marchesi di Gresy Monferrato Rosso is a remarkable 100% Merlot from Piedmont — a grape variety more associated with Bordeaux than Barbera country, but one that has found an exceptional home in the commune of Cassine in the Asto zone. Originally planted to blend with Barbera, winemaker Alberto decided the juice was simply too good to blend, and bottled it as a single varietal. Aged for 12 months in used French barriques followed by a further 24 months in Slovenian oak casks, this is a spicy, rich wine with forest fruits and plums on the nose, dark fruits, toasty cedar, and vanilla on the palate, with ripe tannins leading to a long, structured finish. Why You'll Love It This is 100% Merlot from Marchesi di Gresy, one of Piedmont's most respected estates, produced under the DOC Monferrato appellation from vineyards in the commune of Cassine in the Asto zone. The decision to bottle this as a single varietal rather than blending it with Barbera speaks to the exceptional quality of the fruit from this site. The extended oak ageing programme — 12 months in used French barriques followed by 24 months in Slovenian oak casks, totalling three years of maturation — develops extraordinary complexity and structure while allowing the Merlot's natural richness and fruit character to shine through. Winemaker Matteo Sasso oversees production, crafting a wine that is vegetarian and vegan-friendly. This is Piedmontese Merlot with depth, complexity, and genuine ageing ambition. Vineyard & Winemaking Produced by Marchesi di Gresy under DOC Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy. Vineyards in the commune of Cassine, Asto zone. Aged 12 months in used French barriques, followed by 24 months in Slovenian oak casks. Winemaker: Matteo Sasso. Vegetarian and vegan. Contains sulphites. Tasting Notes Spicy and rich with forest fruits and plums on the nose. Complex on the palate with dark fruits, toasty cedar, and vanilla, with ripe tannins leading to a long, structured finish. Food Pairing Excellent with ste
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