Larry Cherubino Laissez Faire Pinot Noir 2023 vs Schola Sarmenti Critera Primitivo 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £19.99 | £19.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Larry Cherubino | Schola Sarmenti |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Primitivo |
| Region | — | Puglia |
| Country | Australia | Italy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Larry Cherubino Laissez Faire Pinot Noir 2023
Larry Cherubino Laissez Faire 'Foudre' Pinot Noir is an elegant expression from Pemberton, Western Australia, crafted from the Channybearup vineyards with northern aspect and sandy loam soils. With aromas of beetroot and earth, black cherry, red flowers, and oak-delivered spices, this wine showcases fine soft tannins and fine acidity, finishing with flavours of black cherry and earthy beetroot. Why You'll Love It This is Pemberton Pinot Noir with real character—elegant, earthy, and beautifully balanced with fine soft tannins. Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Larry Cherubino, this wine benefits from the excellent 2023 vintage in Pemberton, which experienced similar conditions to Margaret River with excellent winter rains followed by extended periods of cool and dry weather, allowing grapes to ripen steadily with excellent balance and depth. Hand-picked fruit, moderate extraction to express vineyard character, and six months in one-year-old oak create exceptional quality at outstanding value. Vineyard & Production Sourced from the Channybearup vineyards in Pemberton, Western Australia, with northern aspect and sandy loam soils. The 2023 vintage experienced excellent winter rains followed by extended periods of cool and dry weather, allowing grapes to ripen steadily with excellent balance and depth. Fruit was hand-picked and sorted, fermented in small lot fermenters with moderate extraction to ensure vineyard characters were fully expressed. The wine was matured in one-year-old oak for six months. Tasting Notes Aromas of beetroot and earth with black cherry, red flowers, and oak-delivered spices. Fine soft tannins with fine acidity, finishing with flavours of black cherry and earthy beetroot. Drinking window 2025-2028. Perfect Pairings Perfect with lamb cutlets, pickled courgette, minted labneh, roasted duck, mushroom dishes, or soft cheeses. Also excellent with grilled salmon or earthy vegetable preparations. Grape Variety 100% Pinot Noir
Schola Sarmenti Critera Primitivo 2023
Schola Sarmenti Critera is a vibrant and expressive red wine from the sun-drenched vineyards of Salento in Puglia , southern Italy . Crafted entirely from hand-harvested Primitivo , it showcases the youthful energy, richness and Mediterranean soul of this precious grape at its most expressive and generous. Why You'll Love It This is Salento Primitivo done with real care and precision. The 15-year-old vines, trained in the traditional spalliera system at low yields, produce fruit of genuine concentration and character. Fermented at controlled temperatures to preserve freshness and aromatic intensity, Critera delivers the warmth and generosity you expect from Puglia while retaining a balance and elegance that keeps you coming back for more. Vineyard and Production The vines are trained in the spalliera system at a density of 4,200 plants per hectare, yielding around 2,200 grams of grapes per plant. Grapes are hand-picked and carefully placed into airy crates to preserve freshness before fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks, maintaining the wine's vibrant fruit character and natural aromatic purity. Tasting Notes The bouquet is sincere and expressive, with an intriguing mix of ripe fruit and exotic nuances characteristic of the Primitivo grape. On the palate, fleshy and generous, bursting with ripe red fruit and soft tannins, balanced by a pleasant freshness. The finish is long, smooth and gently warming, reflecting the variety's rich Mediterranean soul. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for the dinner table. Perfect with grilled meats, hearty pasta dishes and aged cheeses. Also excellent alongside slow-braised lamb, beef ragu or a classic Puglian charcuterie board. Grape Variety Primitivo
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