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Kevin's comments: Coleccion Pinot Noir has a nose showing raspberries with earthy tones, soft and velvety, almost jammy, on the palate with firm but integrated tannins.
MICHEL TORINO COLECCION PINOT NOIR
This partly owned family company, has recently embarked on a serious investment programme at the winery and has also planted 1,500 hectares of vineyards.
The bodega is situated in the foothills of the Andes in the Cafayate region around Salta in Northwest Argentina in one of the most scenic regions of this country. The vineyards are planted at 1,700 metres making them the highest commercial sites in the world. Cool climate plays a key part with great variations between night and day time temperatures, slowing down the ripening cycle and ensuring the development of good varietal character. The hallmark of Salta red wines is the great intensity of colour while the white wines, Torrontes in particular, are fresh and appealing.
Michel Torino is well recognised on the international market and is renowned for its excellent wine quality, elegant label design and premium presentation.
Coleccion Michel Torino Pinot Noir
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Area: Michel Torino's own vineyards at an altitude of 1,700 metres above sea level, in the Calchaqui Valley in the province of Salta , in North west Argentina
Harvest: Hand picked in early March .
Fermentation: Cold maceration for 4 days at 8C. Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
Ageing: 40% of the wine was aged in French barrels (second use) for 9 months. The wine was then blended and aged for a further 3 months in bottle prior to release.
Taste: Soft and velvety texture with berried fruit with savoury tones and a round flavour. Very drinkable in style.
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