Andra Årgången
Pinta White Blend
Gotland, Sweden
A new project in Gotland started by Andrea Guerra and his wife Emma Serner. The Långmyre vineyard is about 5 hectares of vines planted to 3 white and 2 red varieties; all hybrids in order to deal with the unique conditions of the island. The vineyard is certified organic. In the cellar, they wouldn’t categorize themselves as natural winemakers but it’s quite clear they have a light hand when it comes to the process. The vineyard was planted in 2018 so yields are minuscule and they currently have nothing to sell. They are producing a Rosé, a still White and a Red with plans to produce a sparkling white in the traditional method beginning with the 2022 vintage. If these early vintages of Pinta are any indication of what’s to come, the potential for their whites are quite simply undeniable. This particular bottle of 2021 “Pinta” was opened two days prior and presented by Emma. In the glass, the wine appears a bright, light straw color with no signs of gas or particles. On the nose, “Pinta” is tremendously floral with notes of white flowers, gooseberries, melon, grapefruit, and a slight herbal character that seemed to generally relate to the Gotlandian flora. On the palate, the notes were confirmed along with a rather remarkable savory minerality and a slightly waxy texture; both things that I found to be especially charming. Acid was medium and the finish was long and satisfying. This is a project to keep an eye on and I sincerely look forward to following their progress. A true revelation.
A new project in Gotland started by Andrea Guerra and his wife Emma Serner. The Långmyre vineyard is about 5 hectares of vines planted to 3 white and 2 red varieties; all hybrids in order to deal with the unique conditions of the island. The vineyard is certified organic. In the cellar, they wouldn’t categorize themselves as natural winemakers but it’s quite clear they have a light hand when it comes to the process. The vineyard was planted in 2018 so yields are minuscule and they currently have nothing to sell. They are producing a Rosé, a still White and a Red with plans to produce a sparkling white in the traditional method beginning with the 2022 vintage. If these early vintages of Pinta are any indication of what’s to come, the potential for their whites are quite simply undeniable. This particular bottle of 2021 “Pinta” was opened two days prior and presented by Emma. In the glass, the wine appears a bright, light straw color with no signs of gas or particles. On the nose, “Pinta” is tremendously floral with notes of white flowers, gooseberries, melon, grapefruit, and a slight herbal character that seemed to generally relate to the Gotlandian flora. On the palate, the notes were confirmed along with a rather remarkable savory minerality and a slightly waxy texture; both things that I found to be especially charming. Acid was medium and the finish was long and satisfying. This is a project to keep an eye on and I sincerely look forward to following their progress. A true revelation.