Name: Gulfi - Pino'
SKU: 47758
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Gulfi – Pino’

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The Facts

Origins Italy > Sicily > Sicilia

Appellation Sicilia

Varietal Nero d'Avola

Cepage 100% Pinot Noir

Winemaking Long maceration on skins in stainless steel, wild ferment, native yeast

Aging 1 year in 500L tonneaux, 1+ year in bottle

Markets California, Texas

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The Character

Overall Intense and fragrant

Aromas Red berries, pomegranate, fresh mushrooms, tobacco, spice

Mouthfeel Plush and ripe

Tasting Notes Intense, very ripe red berries with hints of fresh mushrooms and pomegranate. Light tobacco, too. Full, fruity palate with tight, fine tannins that push the fruit through the long finish. Delicious, ripe pinot.

Selling Point Its a Pinot Noir grown on the slopes of Mt. Etna = Unicorn

Pairings Red meat, Salmon, rich fish dishes, spiced cheese

Awards 93pts James Suckling, 93pts Wine Advocate, 91pts Vinous

Sustainability Certified Organic, Vegan, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation

The Story

This is a single vineyard Pinot Noir from Mount Etna, the vineyard, Militi, is in the commune of Randazzo on the Northern slope of Etna. The vines are a massal selection of different clones of Pinot Noir from Burgundy. The vines grow on a lava terrace and are surrounded by a chestnut forest.

About Gulfi

Producer Story

This is the winery that launched the Nero d'Avola varietal. With four "Grand Crus" showing the peak of what it can be. Gulfi features wines from 3 different areas of Sicily Chiaramonte Gulfi in the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Pachino Val di Noto and Etna.

Producer Story

This is the winery that launched the Nero d'Avola varietal. With four "Grand Crus" showing the peak of what it can be. Gulfi features wines from 3 different areas of Sicily Chiaramonte Gulfi in the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Pachino Val di Noto and Etna.