La Bella Rosa Pinot Noir 2023
Our Vintage Notes:
Perfect ripening conditions. Grapes picked 29th April.
Presents a sophisticated personality, characterised by its fine minerality and remarkable intensity.
Vineyard: La Bella Rosa - Gibbston, Otago
Harvest Date: 29 April 2023
Bottling Date: 26 January 2024
Clone: 777
Alc: 13.5%
pH: 3.33
Tasting Notes
Aromas:
Lifted Floral Notes: Enchanting hints of vanilla blossom and a bouquet of fragrant wild flowers set the stage.
Vibrant Fruit Flavours: A harmonious blend of red and dark fruits, creating a lively and enticing aroma.
Palate:
Complexity: Each sip reveals layers of spice and smokey undertones, adding depth and intrigue.
Texture: The palate is soft yet elegant, with a refined tannic structure that is both smooth and sophisticated.
Finish: Enjoy a long, juicy, earthy finish that lingers, leaving a memorable impression.
Aging Potential:Flirtatious and Reserved: While already impressive, this Pinot Noir holds much in reserve, promising further development and complexity with aging.
This wine is a delightful experience now, but also holds great potential for those who can wait, offering more rewards with time.
Vineyard Notes
Fruit for our wine, La Bella Rosa is sourced exclusively from Mt Rosa Lodge planting of Pinot Noir (clone 777). Sitting at 482m above sea level, one of the highest Vineyards in New Zealand.
Our Pinot Noir was first released in 2008, the very first vintage from this small, unique and privately-owned single vineyard site. Our wine is made on a very small scale, only 4- 5 barrels are produced each year.