2014 Allegretto ‘Pie Franco’ Merlot
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We celebrate the fact that we make wine in a region where vintage variations play an important role. Atypical growing seasons are a nightmare for commercial wineries interested in making consistent but boring wines. For us, however it defines our interest in wine. We look forward to seeing what Mother Nature gives us to work with each year. It is the effects of each vintage on the finished wine that urges us to start verticals of our favorite wines then follow their evolution and discuss their merits at tastings with friends.
The Allegretto or a ‘medium-brisk and playful tempo’Â is a very special single vineyard wine we call a true Merlot. The vines are planted on their own rootstock (pie franco) in white silica sand (what glass is made out of). Each and every vintage we are rewarded with a trueness and transparency in the flavour that is not seen elsewhere. We also believe the white silica sandy soil of this vineyard contributes to the elegant style of this wine.
Our 2014 Allegretto is as the name suggests, a medium bodied playful red. A wine that caresses the palate as opposed to forcing itself on you. Integrated tannins and a melange of red and black cherry and bramble fruit approach you politely in poise. raw Cacao nibs, sage leaves, wild mountain herbs mingle with the fruit and the lightly dusty earthy notes. Â The 2014 vintage as in the past continued to give us a special Merlot but one with more a touch more structure and even longer age-worthiness.
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