2022 Littorai Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard Anderson Valley

The Pinot Noir grapes for the Littorai Pinot Noir Les Larmes Anderson Valley are hand-picked at night with very strict selection. In the vinification cellar, they are destemmed and crushed, leaving a small portion of the bunches intact. This entire collection of grapes and bunches undergoes temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation (28°C) with wild (varietal) yeasts in stainless steel tanks for over two weeks. This is followed by pressing, after which the young wine is transferred to French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and aging. After approximately 14 months, the wine is assembled and bottled without fining or filtration. This entire process complies with organic rules and regulations but is not certified. Anderson Valley in Mendocino County is only fifteen miles long, but allow yourself ample time to explore this incredibly complex and geologically diverse region. It is worth the trip for the scenic beauty of the valley and the picturesque towns of Boonville and Philo, but there are also about 20 local wineries to visit. As a wine destination, the Anderson Valley is relatively young. The climate was long considered too cool for Vitis vinifera. Read more under the link: Appellation

The Pinot Noir grapes are hand-picked at night with very strict selection. In the vinification cellar, half of the bunches are destemmed and crushed, while the other half are left intact. The grapes and bunches are subjected to separate, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation (28°C) with wild (grape-native) yeasts in stainless steel tanks for over two weeks. After this, only the run off the young wine (the juice from the unpressed grape mass) is used, which is transferred to French oak barriques (25% new) for malolactic fermentation and aging. After approximately 16 months, the wine is blended and bottled without fining or filtering. This entire process complies completely with organic rules and regulations, but is not certified. The Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard is made from grapes originating from the Savoy vineyard. The Savoy Pinot Noir is bright ruby red in color. On the nose, aromas of cherries, pomegranate, orange peel, violets, undergrowth, tobacco, and a hint of black pepper. On the palate, notes of small red-black fruit, spices, and candied cherries, accompanied by a beautiful finish with refined tannins and subtle acidity.

Suckling concludes his review (97/100) with: "Extremely well done"

FUN FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to pick up the wine, you will also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the main road with ample parking. Click here for the address.