Buona Notte Wines Pianoforte Pinot Noir 2021
Buona Notte Wines Pianoforte Pinot Noir 2021
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Buona Notte Wines Pianoforte Pinot Noir 2021

Buona Notte Wines
$30.00 $40.00

Grape: Pinot Noir 
Vintage: 2021
Type: Red

American winemaker Graham Markel brings an Italian soul to Oregon's Columbia Gorge, focusing on high-elevation, Sustainably farmed volcanic sites. Markel’s philosophy was shaped by his tenure at the cult-favorite Antica Terra, but his own label is inspired by the savory, food-centric wines of Italy. He practices a "hands-off" approach in the cellar, allowing the wild yeasts to dictate the character of the vintage. The "Pianoforte" utilizes a significant amount of whole-cluster fermentation (keeping the stems) and native yeasts to add a spicy, structural "tannic crunch." This technique complements a palate filled with bright red cherries, wild strawberries, and savory dried herbs, making it an exceptionally food-friendly and aromatic red.

This Pinot Noir is a stunning example of high altitude Pinot from Underwood on the Washington side of the Gorge. Acadia Vineyard is an 80-acre property, farmed organically, and moving towards biodynamic practices under the new ownership of Jason Mann and team. Underwood fruit is always compelling but really thrives in hot years. The grapes maintain acidity and show off incredible volcanic terroir, power, and the wine's light red fruits help hit every note.

Graham Markel graduated from Naropa University's Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics and got a job at Antica Terra Winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. For seven years, he worked under Antica Terra’s Maggie Harrison and Hiyu Wine Farm’s Master Sommelier, Nate Ready. He learned many things from those two, but the number one thing I learned was to think deeply about winemaking and how to add beauty to every step of the process. No matter how arduous or tiring, every action must be taken to make the best wine possible. Living at Hiyu Wine Farm in Hood River opened my eyes to the many winemaking possibilities that were on offer in the Columbia Gorge.