Ceritas Wines
Pinot Noir Hellenthal 2020
| Denomination | AVA Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | California (United States of America) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
- Vintage and grape: 2020, 100% Pinot Noir from Sonoma Valley AVA
- Aromatic profile: musky and floral notes with hints of blood orange
- Tasting characteristics: compact palate, pronounced minerality and long finish
- Serving suggestions: decant for one hour and serve at 18-20°C
- Recommended pairings and rating: pasta, game, pork, cheese; 93/100 Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ceritas Pinot Noir Hellenthal is a still red wine that embodies Californian elegance through the use of Pinot Noir grapes. On the nose, the glass reveals an intriguing musky and floral bouquet, a prelude to a sip with a unique flavour profile. On the palate, lively notes of blood orange emerge, supported by a dense and compact texture. The persistence is enriched by youthful aromas and a pronounced minerality that gives a deep connection to the land. Rated 93 points by Vinous, it boasts an ageing potential of 10-15 years.
Where it comes from
This label originates in Healdsburg, California, within the renowned Sonoma Valley denomination. This red is produced by Ceritas, a small family-run business that works with dedication on small plots. The agronomic approach focuses on essential and rigorous viticulture, aimed at enhancing old, low-yield vineyards capable of delivering high aromatic concentration. This careful work in the vineyard allows for a fresh and elegant profile, strongly linked to the natural environment.
How it is produced
The processing of Pinot Noir follows meticulous practices, designed to preserve the integrity of the fruit and the natural vitality of the grape. In the cellar, the processes respect the varietal characteristics, keeping the delicate olfactory nuances and the dense flavour texture intact. To fully appreciate its complexity, it is recommended to decant for about an hour, a step that encourages optimal opening. Served at a temperature between 18 and 20°C, it pairs perfectly with structured menus. Among the ideal pairings are flavourful first courses, dishes based on game or pork, and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Produced in 2020 by Ceritas Wines, the Pinot Noir Hellenthal embodies the essence of Sonoma Valley. The small family-run winery in Healdsburg practises meticulous viticulture, enhancing old, low-yield vineyards to create expressions of rare elegance. Made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, the wine offers a profound sip characterised by a floral bouquet and aromas of blood orange, supported by a pronounced minerality. Awarded 93 points by Vinous, it boasts an excellent ageing potential of 10-15 years.
Awards
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2020
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Simplicity is John and Phoebe's favorite word to describe their approach to viticulture; it is here that man before acting learns to listen to the vineyard. This is the case in the cellar, where no dogmas or particular methods are followed, but rather where the work is carried out according to the following methods The right amount of flexibility is added to the traditional ones.
Particular attention is paid to the enhancement of old vineyards naturally predisposed to confer low yields. Ceritas works small plots from the denominations of Sonoma Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains where the Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay give wines of great expressiveness, freshness and elegance. Read more
| Name | Ceritas Wine Pinot Noir Hellenthal 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Sonoma Valley AVA |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | United States of America |
| Region | California |
| Vendor | Ceritas Wines |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in 2020 by Ceritas Wines, the Pinot Noir Hellenthal embodies the essence of Sonoma Valley. The small family-run winery in Healdsburg practises meticulous viticulture, enhancing old, low-yield vineyards to create expressions of rare elegance. Made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, the wine offers a profound sip characterised by a floral bouquet and aromas of blood orange, supported by a pronounced minerality. Awarded 93 points by Vinous, it boasts an excellent ageing potential of 10 5 years. |
| Origin | Healdsburg, California, United States of America |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |