Chacra, Pinot Noir Cincuenta y Cinco other_regions This Sassicaia roars in terms

This Sassicaia roars in terms of bouquet

30 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines that sit directly behind the cuverie)

Troy Kalleske is owner/winemaker of his namesake winery

and as I have written before

pure botrytis way

Chacra, Pinot Noir Cincuenta y Cinco other_regions This Sassicaia roars in termsAged for seven months 55% in concrete tanks, 41% in used French oak barrels and 4% in amphorae. Perfumed nose, with that floral character allied to lovely depths of red fruit. A subtle and intertwined earthy character. Plenty of structure from the mouth watering acidity and fine, chalky tannins, which are taking the lead on the palate, for the time being at least. However, this is bound to relax a little with another year in bottle. (OC)