A complex combination of clones 114, 116, 667, 777, Pommard, Calera, Swan, and 2A from Russian River Valley and cool Sonoma Coast vineyards. Aged 8 months in French barrels (used for several years). Rich plum, black cherry, and Asian spices rise from the glass. The taste is juicy, packed with pure red berries and cherries, and the mouthfeel is velvety and soft with pleasant tannins. It goes well with charcuterie, salmon, grilled blue fish, red meat steak, and tomato sauce pasta.
Food Pairing: Pairing suggestions from Viviana
Cheese: A smooth cheese with a slightly sweet and nutty flavour, perfect with charcuterie platters.
Fish: Anchovies, herring, mackerel, mullet or grilled salmon with a mild butter sauce.
Meat: Lamb or pork chops, with grilled vegetables.
Pasta: Light pasta with tomato sauce or cream of tomato soup.
Beef: Beef bourguignon or lightly marinated beef tenderloin or filet steak.
Technical information
Clones: 114, 115, 667, 777, Pommard, Carrera, Swan, 2A. By combining several clones, the complex characteristics of Pinot Noir are well expressed.
Harvest: Grapes are harvested from each vineyard in the cool of the evenings during September and immediately brought to the winery for sorting.
Winemaking: Place in an open stainless steel tank and let it soak at low temperature for several hours to allow the elements from the skins to penetrate the flesh, then start fermentation. Punch down 2-3 times a day to ensure gentle extraction. Free-run juice and remaining grapes are gently pressed.
Aging: Aged for 8 months in French barrels (used for several years)
Bottling: Bottled on May 24, 2022, without artificial fining
Alcohol content: 14.1%
PH: 3.73
Total acidity: 5.5g/L
Residual sugar: 0.57g/L
Alma de Cattleya uses DIAM corks to prevent wines from being produced in poor condition due to corkscrews.
Vintage: 2021
Capacity: 750ml
Type: Red wine
Taste: Medium bodied
Main variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: Sonoma County
Winemaker: Bibiana González Rave
Cap: DIAM cork
Alcohol content: 14.1%
JAN: 653341304148