Neck Of The Woods Pinot Noir 2022 vs Pio Cesare Nebbiolo 2020
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £29.99 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | Neck Of The Woods | Pio Cesare |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Nebbiolo |
| Region | — | Piedmont |
| Country | — | Italy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Neck Of The Woods Pinot Noir 2022
Neck of the Woods Pinot Noir is an elegant expression from Bendigo, Central Otago, crafted to showcase the purity and finesse of this classic sub-region. The wine exudes a refined, understated charm, with persistent bright red fruit and a supple, graceful structure that reflects the unique terroir of Bendigo. Vineyards and Terroir The fruit is sourced from two distinct Bendigo sites. The lower site on the flat river terrace sits at 230m, planted on young loessial/alluvial soils formed near the Clutha River, mapped as Molyneux shallow sandy loam. The upper site on the sloped Chinaman’s Terrace rises from 320–380m and features glacial terrace soils with fine clay, schist, rock, and a deep layer of windblown loess. These contrasting vineyard sites provide a harmonious balance of richness, structure, and elegance. Viticulture The fruit is hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, with the lower (warmer) site picked first and the two clones co-fermented with 20% whole clusters. The upper, terraced site was harvested about a week later, fermented in two vessels with 15–25% whole clusters. Across all fermentations, the grapes spent an average of 25 days on skins, including approximately seven days of active fermentation. Winemaking After gentle pressing at 2 bar without press cuts, the wine was settled overnight and transferred to fine-grain French oak barrels for full malolactic fermentation and maturation. Around 28% new oak from Francois Frères, Mercurey, D&J, and Ana Selection coopers was used, with 11 months in barrel before blending and bottling. Tasting Notes On the nose, aromas of plum, dark cherry, red liquorice, and rosemary unfold beautifully, leading to a palate of raspberry, cassis, and bright red fruits. Fine tannins and enduring freshness lend an athletic yet supple structure, reflecting Bendigo’s classic elegance. The wine’s restrained richness and graceful complexity make it a truly “class in a glass.” Technical Information pH: 3.66 | Total Acidity: 5.4 g/L | Wh
Pio Cesare Nebbiolo 2020
Pio Cesare Nebbiolo is a beautifully poised and expressive Piedmontese red from one of the Langhe's most respected and historic family estates, crafted from a selection of vineyards in La Morra and Serralunga in the Barolo area and San Rocco Seno d'Elvio in the Barbaresco area. Intense, ripe and fresh with soft, fragrant tannins, this is an outstanding introduction to the world of Nebbiolo from a producer who knows the variety better than almost anyone. Why You'll Love It Pio Cesare is one of Piedmont's most celebrated family estates, with deep roots in both the Barolo and Barbaresco appellations. Drawing fruit from their own vineyards across the Langhe's finest terroirs, this Nebbiolo offers a genuine taste of what makes the variety so compelling, the combination of intensity and freshness, ripe fruit and fine tannins, depth and elegance, at a price that makes it an outstanding everyday expression of the grape. Vineyard & Production Sourced from family-owned vineyards in La Morra and Serralunga in the Barolo area, and San Rocco Seno d'Elvio in the Barbaresco area. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks after maceration on the skins for around 20 days. The wine is then refined in French and Slavonian oak barrels for approximately 24 months, with a small portion aged in barriques, developing complexity and structure while preserving freshness and aromatic precision. Tasting Notes Intense and ripe on the nose with red cherry, dried rose and subtle earthy notes. The palate is fresh and almost sweet in its fruit expression, with soft, pleasantly fragrant tannins and a long, refined finish. Lovely poise and balance throughout. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for roasted meats, braised beef, lamb and aged hard cheeses. Also excellent with truffle dishes, wild mushroom risotto and hearty Piedmontese classics. Grape Variety Nebbiolo 100%
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