Willamette Valley’s Sleek Rebel — Appassionata Allegro Pinot Noir 2019

Tasting Notes

This is Pinot with finesse — not shy, but elegant.
Colour: pale ruby with glints of garnet.
Nose: raspberry, cherry, wild strawberry, plus forest floor and spice. 
Palate: lively acidity that keeps you alert; flavours of blackberries, thyme, red fruits, with modest but fine tannins. 
Finish: long, reflective, textured — memory in a glass.

Meet the Winemaker

Appassionata Estate is the brainchild of legendary winemaker Ernst Loosen in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, combining Old-World patience with New-World location. Their “Allegro” cuvée is selected for its liveliness — ready to drink sooner than their ultra-premium lines, but still built for character and ageing. 

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) 

• Vintage: 2019

• Region: Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon, USA 

• Aging/Vinification: Barrel-aged ~18-20 months in French oak before release. 

• ABV: 13.5% 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 15-17 °C — let the wine breathe, let the story unfold.

Critic Reviews

• According to Wine Enthusiast: “Acidity is positively electric. White-peach and raspberry aromas mingle with touches of crunchy dried leaves, earth and grilled meat.” 
  

Food Pairings

• Roasted duck breast with cherry-port glaze — fruit and tannin sync.

• Wild mushroom risotto or porcini pasta — earth meets elegance.

• Grilled salmon with herb butter — richness and lift.

• Gruyère or Brie with figs and walnuts — texture alignment.

• Rich vegetarian dish with beets & goat cheese — subtle power.

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you’re done with generic “drink now, done” wines. This is Pinot that shows intention: from site, vintage, winemaker—refined yet accessible. You bring this out when you want people to think you know what you’re doing.
It’s mature enough to show depth, lively enough for now.

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