Apolloni Vineyards Pinot Noir Cuvée 2018
Apolloni Vineyards specializes in the production of premium Pinot Noir and traditional, Italian-style wines. Owner/Winemaker, Alfredo Apolloni and his family live on the vineyard, situated in the northern Willamette Valley and home to Oregon’s newly designated Tualatin Hills AVA. This location, which also houses the winery, tasting room and underground barrel cave, lies just 25 miles west of downtown Portland. The vineyards, totaling 90 acres, include 45 acres of organically farmed Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc. Both the vineyard and winery are certified sustainable by the LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) and the Salmon Safe programs. The tradition of winemaking in the Apolloni family dates back 150 years, with vineyards originally in northern Italy. The wines of Apolloni Vineyards represent the best of old world Italian tradition, brought to the soil of Oregon, demonstrating a quality of excellence in viticulture. Alfredo, his wife Laurine and their three children share in this family adventure.
Tasting notes
Perfumed aromas of lavender, wild strawberry and spice. The wine is fresh, elegant and nicely structured with a balance of fruit and juicy acidity, typical of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Black cherry, dark fruit and baking spice leather blend with a bit of tart on the palate. The finish lingers with fine, integrated orange zest tannins. Pairs well with beef, duck confit and savory or roasted vegetable dishes.
Production notes
The 2018 growing season reflected a warm, dry spring into summer. However, fall offered cooling temperatures and rain into September and October which allowed for extended ripening and developing complexity in the fruit. LIVE Certified.
Vintage | 2018 |
Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir (clones: Dijon 113, 114, 115, 667, 777, Pommard and Wadenswil) |
Acid | 5.6 g/L |
PH | 3.79 |
Aging | 16 months, French oak barrels |
Alcohol | 14.30% |
Volume | 750 ml |
Cases Produced | 585 |
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
State of Origin | Oregon |
Artificially Carbonated | No |
Sparkling Wine | No |