PISONI Lucia Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir - Santa Lucia Highlands 2021 Bottle

Description

The 2021 Lucia Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir presents a deep ruby core with hints of purple, revealing its essence gradually as it breathes in the glass. Aromas of spice, sandalwood, and vanilla evolve to showcase sumptuous notes of plum and raspberry, accented by floral hints of rose petal. The palate offers a rich mouthfeel, featuring flavours of red berries and black cherries, while rustic undertones of dried herbs and black tea arise from 34% whole cluster fermentation. Scoring 95 points from Wine Enthusiast, it features deep aromas of boysenberry and toasty woodspice. The Wine Advocate rates it 94 points, highlighting its refreshing acidity and concentrated core, suggesting it will age beautifully through 2034. Only 399 cases were made.

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PISONI
Pisoni is a distinguished winery located in the Valtellina region of Lombardy, Italy, renowned for producing high-quality wines primarily from Nebbiolo, locally known as Chiavennasca. Founded in 1986 by the Pisoni family, the estate emphasizes the unique terroir of Valtellina, characterized by steep, terraced vineyards and diverse microclimates. The winery is dedicated to sustainable viticulture, employing traditional farming practices to ensure the production of exceptional grapes. Pisoni's wines are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and ability to reflect the mountainous environment. Their flagship wine, Valtellina Superiore, showcases rich flavors of red fruits, floral notes, and firm tannins, often aged in oak barrels. Pisoni has garnered acclaim, appealing to enthusiasts seeking authentic expressions of Valtellina's heritage.

With a deep ruby core that borders on shades of purple, the 2021 Lucia Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir is quiet in its youth, and the aromas slowly emerge from newly poured glass. As each fleeting moment passes, this wine’s tight profile begins to loosen and reveal waves of aromas. Notes of spice, sandalwood, and vanilla unfurl to reveal sumptuous notes of plum, raspberry, su bois, and floral hints of rose petal. Red berries and black cherry flavors provide a rich, luxurious mouthfeel, while rustic undertones of dried herbs, black tea, and spice from 34% whole cluster fermentation create an experience that is full throttle, yet restrained and elegant all at once. The slow fermentation with exclusively indigenous yeast is partly to thank for the superb purity or fruit and structure. It is the foggy and wind-driven influences of the Santa Lucia Highlands that provides the fresh acidity to ensure this wine will age beautifully into the next decade.

WINE ENTHUSIAST 95 points
Deep and focused aromas of boysenberry meet with loamy earth and toasty woodspice on the nose of this wine. Hearty tannins frame the exuberant palate, which is ripe with berry jam, clove and crushed herb flavors, yet balanced by the detailed structure. — Matt Kettmann

THE WINE ADVOCATE 94 points
Reviewed by: Erin Brooks
Drink Date: 2024 - 2034
The 2021 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard was matured for 10 months in 45% new French oak. It has intense aromas of cranberry, raspberry, orange peel, forest floor and conifer. The medium-bodied palate is lightly chalky and refreshing with a concentrated core of layered, spicy fruit and a long finish. It feels latent and will benefit from 2-3+ years in bottle. 399 cases were made.
Published: Jan 31, 2024