GLORIA FERRER
CARNEROS PINOT NOIR
CARNEROS AVA • CALIFORNIA • UNITED STATES
"Silky, enveloping, and vibrant: a Carneros Pinot Noir that combines fresh red fruit with smoky notes of truffle and terroir."
Cool-Climate Pinot Noir from the Heart of Carneros
The Gloria Ferrer Carneros Red Wine is an authentic expression of cool-climate Pinot Noir, crafted by the renowned Gloria Ferrer winery in the Carneros AVA, a boundary region between Napa and Sonoma, California. With a brief one-month aging period, this red wine retains its fresh red fruit character, adding layers of spice, smoke, and damp earth notes that lend complexity without losing its silky and approachable character.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Gloria Ferrer.
Region of Origin: Carneros AVA, California, United States.
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir.
Wine Type: Medium-bodied, silky, and fruity red wine.
Flavor Classification: Dry (Silky, deep flavor with good persistence).
Aging: 1 month.
Serving Temperature and Handling: 15°C (59°F).
SKU / MPN: US-GLORIAFERRER-CARNEROS-750ML.
2. Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium intensity, medium-high apparent density, ruby red with orange hues.
Nose: Aromas of red fruits, a background of spices. Toasted notes like smoke and oak, also prominent are damp earth, terroir, and truffles.
Palate: Silky, medium-bodied, with a deep and very enveloping flavor. Good persistence. Vibrant and distinguished.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Versatile Medium-Bodied Pairing: Ideal with grilled poultry, lamb in its own juices, pasta with wild mushrooms, tuna, or salmon. Also pairs very well with meat dishes seasoned with ginger, anise, or fennel.
Suggested Moments:
- Dinner with Fatty Fish: Its acidity and silkiness make it perfect for grilled salmon or tuna.
- Gathering with Friends or Family: A versatile red that pairs with everything from poultry to pasta with mushrooms.
- The Perfect Gift: A renowned Carneros label, ideal for lovers of cool-climate Pinot Noir.
- Spicy Dinner: Pairs well with dishes seasoned with anise, ginger, or fennel.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the origin and winery of this wine?
It is produced by Gloria Ferrer, in the Carneros AVA, on the border between Napa and Sonoma, California, United States, a cool-climate region ideal for Pinot Noir.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is a dry red wine, medium-bodied, silky, and with good persistence, without perceptible residual sugars.
What grape is used in this wine?
It is made from 100% Pinot Noir, with a brief aging of 1 month that preserves its fruity character.
Is it necessary to decant this wine before serving?
It is not essential. As it is a Pinot Noir with brief aging, it is recommended to serve it directly at 15°C (59°F) to enjoy its fruity freshness.
