TURA
MOUNTAIN VISTA
PINOT NOIR • HAR BRACHA • ISRAEL
"Purity from the Heights: a Pinot Noir of sublime elegance, born in the coldest peaks of Samaria to offer unmatched freshness and finesse."
The Veil of Samaria
The terroir of Har Bracha is one of the best-kept secrets of Mediterranean viticulture. At an altitude of 850 meters, Tura Estate's Pinot Noir finds the ideal conditions to express its most ethereal side. The thermal contrast between sunny days and icy mountain nights in Samaria gives this wine a backbone of mineral acidity and an elegance reminiscent of the great Burgundian wines, but with the luminosity of the Israeli sun.
1. Identity Profile
Winery: Tura Estate Winery.
Origin: Har Bracha, Samaria Mountains, Israel (850 m.a.s.l.).
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir.
Aging: 10 to 12 months in fine-grained French oak barrels.
Certification: Kosher Non-Mevushal.
Alcohol Content: 13.5% Vol.
Presentation: 750 ml
2. Sommelier's Notes (Sensory Experience)
Appearance: Translucent and bright cherry red. An elegant and light body that invites contemplation.
Nose: Captivating bouquet of fresh red fruits like raspberry and sour cherry. Notes of black tea, withered rose petals, and an earthy minerality reflecting the calcareous mountain soil unfold.
Palate: Smooth, ethereal, and refreshing entry. Presents a vibrant acidity that gives it a vertical structure. The tannins are silky, allowing the mineral character to linger in a long and very refined finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Pairing and Serving Recommendation
High Cuisine, Sea and Land: Its delicacy makes it ideal for Seared Salmon with dill, Duck Magret with raspberry reduction, or Beef Carpaccio with white truffle oil.
Mexican Gastronomy: Pairs sublimely with Pescado a la Talla or duck tacos in plum sauce.
Sophisticated Vegetarian: Porcini mushroom risotto, white eggplant lasagna, or roasted beet salads with goat cheese.
Serving Protocol: Serve slightly chilled, between 14°C and 16°C. Does not require prolonged decanting, but benefits from a few minutes in the glass to release its floral notes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is it a wine for cellaring?
Yes. Although its freshness is charming now, this Pinot Noir has an acidic structure that allows it to evolve favorably in the cellar over the next 4 to 6 years.
What differentiates Tura from other Israeli wineries?
Tura is a boutique winery that benefits from one of the highest and coldest terroirs in the country, allowing them to specialize in varietals that require subtlety and extreme freshness, away from the alcoholic power of other regions.