Marimar Torres Pinot Noir

Notes - Torres' first North American vineyard carries the name of the family patriarch, Don Miguel. Marimar Torres began planting in 1986, converting it into the only Californian vineyard planted on a totally European style -the vines are planted on a vertical training system oriented towards the southwest, the grafts are Phylloxera resistant and the plant density is of 5,000 vines per hectare, more than four times the traditional Californian density. These characteristics favour competition among plants and roots, reducing yield in the plants. The vines live for longer in this way and develop more intense and elegant aromas, greater concentration of flavours and more balance. Uncompromisingly European agricultural techniques and the perfect micro-climate for growing Pinot Noir found in California’s Russian River Green Valley have combined to produce this wine, which has all the unique character of the Don Miguel vineyard. The trademark of this wine is its classic Pinot Noir nose, reflecting the unique personality of the Don Miguel vineyard fruit: aromas of wild berries, truffle and an array of spices - nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, anise. The palate shows excellent structure and a well developed body, with firm tannins and a trace of vanilla and toast from the noble ageing in oak. Superb with meat dishes in mild sauces, such as magret of duck in raspberry sauce.
 
     

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