Waitrose Blueprint Romanian Pinot Noir 2020

A harmonious red wine that displays classic varietal characteristics. This Pinot Noir is a fresh, elegant wine, full of juicy and raspberry flavours and hints of ripe strawberry.

Food pairing: Served with red meat dishes, pasta or cheeses.

Best served at 15-18°C

Dealu Mare Region (or Big Hill) lies on the 45° parallel, sharing the same latitude with Bordeaux and Piemonte; it is the most compact wine producing region in Romania.. Climate / Quality of the soil: The typical warm, dry microclimate and the rather long autumns favour a slow and thorough ripening of the grapes. There is a long vegetation time of 210-240 days with a maximum humidity of 55-80%. The soil here is strewn with marine fossils and the grapes enjoy the perfect combination of warm days and cool nights. The age of the vines: 19 years

Maceration-fermentation at 22 - 24°C for 5 days; Malolactic fermentation; maturation in stainless steel tanks

Malolactic fermentation; maturation in stainless steel tanks