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."
Cold Climate Pinot Noir from the Cradle of Carneros
The Gloria Ferrer Carneros Red Wine is an authentic expression of cold climate Pinot Noir, crafted by the renowned Gloria Ferrer winery in the Carneros AVA, a border region between Napa and Sonoma, California. With a brief one-month aging period, this red wine preserves its fresh red fruit, adding layers of spice, smoke, and moist earthy notes that provide 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 flavored, and good persistence).
Aging: 1 month.
Serving Temperature and Handling: 15°C.
SKU / MPN: US-GLORIAFERRER-CARNEROS-750ML.
2. Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium depth, medium-high apparent density, ruby red with orange reflections.
Nose: Aromas of red fruits, a background of spices. Toasted notes such as smoke and oak, also notable are moist earth, terroir, and truffles.
Palate: Silky, medium-bodied, with deep and very enveloping flavor. Good persistence. Vibrant and with great character.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Occasions and Pairings
Versatile Medium-Bodied Pairing: Ideal with roasted 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 Occasions:
- 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 accompanies everything from poultry to pasta with mushrooms.
- The Perfect Gift: A renowned Carneros label, ideal for lovers of cold climate Pinot Noir.
- Spice 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 cold 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 with 100% Pinot Noir, with a brief 1-month aging period that preserves its fruity character.
Is it necessary to decant this wine before serving?
It is not essential. As it is a briefly aged Pinot Noir, it is recommended to serve it directly at 15°C to enjoy its fruity freshness.
