Pinot Noir is a combination of carefully chosen fully ripe grapes from selected locations and modern and traditional technological procedures. Pinot Noir is considered one of the most capricious red varieties and it requires an adequate processing and ageing technology. The north-eastern Slovenian micro-climate, however, is absolutely superb for the Pinot Noir grape. The maceration took place in three stages. The first stage is the so-called cryomaceration which lasts three days at very low temperatures. The second stage involves a sudden increase in temperature and a controlled alcohol fermentation. The third stage is the so-called prolonged maceration. The first stage helps us develop the fruitiness and the varietal character, during the second stage the color is extracted, and the third stage adds to the complexity of the wine. The agreeable acids and the harmonious taste were developed through partial ageing in a big 4000-liter barrel for eleven months and small French Oak 225-liter barrels. This Pullus Pinot Noir is of a ruby color and it delights with a pronounced fruity/earthy bouquet which reminds of strawberry marmalade and dried cranberry, complemented with a lovely velvety medium finish and enhanced by the sophisticated aromas of dark chocolate. North-east Slovenia has the IDEAL climate for Pinot Noir, so for Pinot Noir lovers this is a must!! Drink it with Mexican food, or smoked cheeses.
