Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Appassionata
Label Name:
 
Willamette Pinot Noir 'fortissimo'
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 94; The Wine Independent 95; James Suckling 93

Tasting Note
Perfumed red-fruit core of cherry, cranberry and kirsch with rose, forest floor, porcini and black tea notes. Silky, fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory, spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, soy‑glazed pork, shiitake soba or umami-rich hot pot.

Production Method
Small-lot Pinot Noir vinified and barrel-aged in French oak, matured in underground cellars for approximately 10 years before release to develop tertiary complexity.

Vineyard Info
Appassionata Estate, founded by Ernst Loosen in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, pursues Old‑World winemaking and extended cellar aging to produce ageworthy Pinot Noirs.