U Toccu Pinot Nero

Getting there up in age. But this is the most full bodied Pinot I have ever had. Spicy, great minerality.

The first wine of our wine progression dinner with Gino and Tia. Such an amazing Pinot from Mnt. Edna that doesn’t taste like a Pinot. So spicy, minerally and rich dark fruit that resembles a high end Southern Rhone. Paired phenomenally with the peach caprese, the varsi salami and the Jarlsberg cheese.

Earthy dry Pinot with a grippy finish. From the slopes of Mnt Edna, Italy. On my bucket list. Interestingly, this time I didn’t pick up as much body as previously. That makes wine so interesting.

Had it a few months ago and it was awesome! So ordered a few more bottles. And it is still awesome. Spicy, deep penetrating flavors and amazing amount of body for a Pinot. From Sicily!