Littorai, Anderson Valley, Savoy Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2019 ITALY High-toned aromas of dried cranberry spices and graphite Barolo Color:Blue 5DEG-5024

High-toned aromas of dried cranberry and macerated bing cherry are beautifully framed by wilted violets and a touch of sandalwood

The same rich fruit was present with a savoury touch together with a certain earthiness and fresh acidity leading at this stage to a firmer and more tannic finish than I recall from previous vintages and a touch of dry caramel which may come from the élevage

well-structured red shows loamy earth

and a formidable finish

The 1939 Bodegas Age Rioja is a historically significant vintage from one of the foundational wineries in the Rioja Alta region

Littorai, Anderson Valley, Savoy Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2019 ITALY High toned aromas of dried cranberry spices and graphite Barolo Color:Blue 5DEG 5024 High toned aromas of dried cranberry and macerated bing cherry are beautifully framed by wilted violets and a touch of sandalwood The same rich fruit was present with a savoury touch together with a certain earthiness and fresh acidity leading at this stage to a firmer and more tannic finish than I recall from previous vintages and a touch of dry caramel which may come from the élevage