TestaCoda 2020

100% Pinot Nero from the commune of Ottiglio Monferrato. From a trusted organic grower (Vinicea) who grows grapes for winemakers such as Jean-Yves Péron, Cascina Tavijn, and Iuli. Pinot Noir on sandy soils. The harvest here is manual, and by hand. Around 2 months on skins, fermented in stainless, and racked into glass demijohns to age for 8 months. Like all of his wines, no additions. Mario takes Pinot to a different level here with massive tannic structure and dense fruit. The 2020 vintage has charming red fruit character, and a sweet quality that's reminiscent of Valpolicella or Amarone. Spicy with a touch of bitterness on the palate, it’s long and intense on the finish. Italian Pinot with a structure closer to Barolo or Barbaresco.