Bodegas Hispano+Suizas – Bassus Pinot Noir 2023 – Utiel-Requena Spain

Bassus Pinot Noir 2023 is an elegant, expressive red wine from Bodegas Hispano+Suizas, produced in the D.O.P. Utiel-Requena. Made from 100% Pinot Noir and aged for 10 months in French oak, this wine balances finesse, freshness, and structure, offering a refined and distinctive take on Pinot Noir from Spain.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Region: Utiel-Requena, Spain
• Vintage: 2023
• Aging: 10 months in French oak
• Style: Dry red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium
• Fruit: Red cherry, raspberry, subtle spice
• Structure: Fine tannins, fresh acidity, elegant finish

The nose is aromatic and nuanced, showing red cherry and raspberry layered with gentle spice from oak aging. On the palate, the wine is precise and balanced, with fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins that support the fruit without overwhelming it. The finish is long, clean, and refined.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A refined, site-driven expression of Pinot Noir
• French oak aging adds structure while preserving elegance
• Fresh, balanced, and highly food-friendly

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roasted poultry
• Duck dishes
• Mushroom-based recipes
• Soft and semi-soft cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Pinot Noir lovers seeking elegance and balance
✓ Drinkers curious about cool-climate–style reds from Spain
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very bold or heavily extracted red wines