The Impressionist Pinot Noir 2022

Smooth with a core of red fruit flavours and sweet spices supported by supple tannins giving structure to wine. The finish is long and smooth with the red cherry and raspberry notes lingering on the palate.

Country: Macedonia

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Grapes: Pinot Noir

ABV: 12.5%

Food match: Roast chicken with all of the trimmings

This wine from North Macedonia is a fresh style of Pinot Noir fermented in steel
at controlled temperatures to preserve the delicate fruits of the variety. pale ruby
red in colour with a soft nose of redcurrants and red cherries. The palate is very
smooth with a core of red fruit flavours and sweet spices supported by supple
tannins giving structure to wine. The finish is long and smooth with the red
cherry and raspberry notes lingering on the palate.

Macedonia has a rich winemaking history, with the oldest archeological findings
dating back to 13 century b.c. Today, Macedonia has around 24,000 ha of
vineyards, the two main varieties grown are Vranec (red) and Smederevka
(white). International grape varieties are being increasingly planted such as;
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir from the red and Chardonnay,
Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc from the white varieties.