Zorzal Gran Terroir Pinot Noir 2019
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Light red in color with violety tones. Floral and mineral aromas with a strong, lively, smooth and textured palate.
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James Suckling
Sweet cherry and berry aromas and flavors with some chocolate and hazelnut. It’s medium-bodied with creamy tannins and a delicious finish. Subtle and fresh. Drink now.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Gran Terroir Pinot Noir feels a little riper and wider, with darker fruit and some more rusticity. It seems to have more texture and concentration, as it's a wine that was going to be aged in barrel for 12 months. The palate shows more austerity and the chalkiness from Gualtallary. 22,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2020.
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The winemaking team at Zorzal is focused on fresh wines with a sense of place. In this Pinot Noir from a cool region with limestone soils, the nose opens with aromas of berries, dried herbs and orange peel. The mineral-textured palate offers fresh berries and a layer of spices. Light notes of peppercorn and tobacco are balanced by moderate acidity.
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