In the glass
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
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Roast duck breast
Pinot's red cherry register matches duck cleanly. -
Mushroom risotto
Earthy risotto and red-berried Pinot share savoury depth. -
Catalan canelons
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Catalan meat cannelloni and mid-weight Pinot are an easy local match. -
Charcuterie of fuet
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Catalan dry sausage and Pinot's red-fruit profile are a casual classic.
History
Organic single-variety Pinot Noir from Albet i Noya, first vintage 1996. Estate certified organic by CCPAE.
- 1996 — First Pinot Noir Col-leccio release
Facts
- Producer
- Albet i Noya
- 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.