Kuban. Novorossiysk PGI, Krasnodar region, Russia, 13.8% vol., 600

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

This wine is pale ruby in colour. It has a varietally pure and mineral nose of quite pronounced intensity, giving a positive first impression, with aromas of sour cherry, plum, pomegranate, redcurrant, cherry and wet soil. It is missing harmony on the medium-bodied palate, which does not match the promise of the nose, with high alcohol, drying tannins and a lack of complexity. Ready for drinking with potential for ageing (1-3 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 21/09/2020