Nose
enticing nose of wild berries, plum and cherry is enhanced by spicy aromas
Palate
beautiful freshness on the palate, recalling the elevation of the vineyards where the grapes selected for Marjun originate. This elegant pinot noir displays classy and seductive tannins, underpinned by zesty acidity and a fruity and juicy finale with an evident touch of spice.
Growing Conditions
The Pinot Nero grapes used to produce our Marjun grow on calcareous clay soils on a hillside area at 350 to 650 m above sea level. The vineyards are subject to a great diurnal temperature variation, with hot days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and cold nights, as the temperature falls thanks to the cool breeze from the surrounding mountains.
The name Marjun stems from the calcareous rock layer overlooking the vineyards (in pre-Latin Indo-European language “marra” means detritus).
Harvest
beginning - mid of October
Winemaking
The grapes are handpicked and gently placed into small containers to keep them intact. After crushing and destemming, the must and the skins softly slide down to the underlying barrels, where they are cold soaked for four days. After two weeks of fermentation the wine is racked off the lees and rests for three days in concrete vats before being transferred to oak barrels called “pieces” (i.e. 228 l barrels).
Aging
After 11 months of aging in the Burgundy type barrels, followed by blending in big oak casks, the finished wine continues to age first in oak casks and then in the bottle.
Appearance
lovely ruby red with a garnet shimmer
Food Pairing
Thanks to its versatility this pinot noir pairs well with any kind of pasta dish with meat, game or mushrooms as well as veal tartare, red meat or wild game; excellent with tasty cheeses as well.
