2023 Stefano Lubiana 'Il Giardino' Pinot Noir 750ml

⭐ Awards and Ratings Average Score: 97/100 Perfumed, delicately detailed aromas of wild strawberries, red cherries, rose petals, dried herbs, orange peel and wet earth. The mid-weight, textural palate has bright acidity and fine tannins. Long and savory, showing quiet power and precision with an ethereal floral edge. Excellent. Drink or hold. -James Suckling About This Wine A single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Derwent Valley, grown on six rows of biodynamic vines. The site’s black clay gravel over clay contributes to energy, structure and finesse. Crafted with minimal intervention, expressing the purity and precision typical of Stefano Lubiana’s estate wines. Tasting Notes Nose: Wild strawberries, red cherries, rose petals, dried herbs, orange peel, wet earth. Palate: Mid-weight, textural and bright with fine tannins, savory depth and refined precision. Finish: Long, savory and quietly powerful with a floral edge. About the Winery Stefano Lubiana Wines focuses on biodynamic and organic viticulture in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley. Their single-block Pinot Noir program highlights terroir individuality through gentle winemaking and meticulous vineyard management. Specifications Region: Derwent Valley, Tasmania, Australia Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Alcohol: 13.0% Farming: Biodynamic, Organic, Vegan Vineyard: Single vineyard, 6 rows Geology: Black clay gravel over clay with chalk and grey gravel intrusions Cellaring: 10+ years