Mercenario Tinto, 2020 Deli Pinot Noir from the Auvergne

Pinot Noir from the Auvergne tends towards an earthier

it pretty much has the same essential ingredients

farming 8 hectares of vines across 20 plots

glass bottle that keeps the batches small and the mad scientist vibes high

And for once… it’s in a full sized bottle too

Mercenario Tinto, 2020 Deli Pinot Noir from the AuvergneIn the heart of Ribeiro, Lago Garrido works his land organically & biodynamically, celebrating results from the areas granitic soils. Such soil structures create fresh, crisp and easy drinking wines. Grapes were picked from 15 30 year old vines, the region is home to many native grape varieties. These grapes were foot trodden and then gently massaged by hand to ensure perfect extraction, followed by 10 months of ageing. A real end of summer treat