Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, rose petal, wild strawberry, spice

Palate: red berry, smooth tannin, savoury herb, long finish

Organic single-variety Pinot Noir from Albet i Noya. Cool-climate Penedes red expression.

What it pairs with

History

Organic single-variety Pinot Noir from Albet i Noya, first vintage 1996. Estate certified organic by CCPAE.

  1. 1996: First Pinot Noir Col-leccio release

Facts

Producer
Albet i Noya · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
DO Penedes
Oak
Ageing in French oak barriques
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 25 to 40 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
1996
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Col-leccio Pinot Noir

What does Col-leccio Pinot Noir taste like?

Red cherry, rose petal, wild strawberry and spice on the nose; red berry, smooth tannin, savoury herb and a long finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Col-leccio Pinot Noir?

Drink 3 to 10 years from vintage. A 30 minute decant in youth lifts the red-fruit and floral notes.

Is Col-leccio Pinot Noir vegan?

Yes. Albet i Noya uses vegan fining across the organic range.

What food pairs with Col-leccio Pinot Noir?

Roast duck breast is the canonical pairing. Mushroom risotto, Catalan canelons, and charcuterie of fuet are equally strong.

What grapes are in Col-leccio Pinot Noir?

100 percent Pinot Noir from CCPAE-organic estate vineyards; first vintage 1996.

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