Kris Pinot Noir (75cl, 13%)

Kris Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from Sicily, Italy, grown at high altitude. The elevated growing sites give the grapes longer hang time and more concentrated flavours than lower-elevation plantings typically achieve. Vinification takes place primarily in stainless steel tanks, with roughly 10% of the blend receiving brief ageing in French oak barriques. The nose opens with ripe cherries and strawberries, shifts into tart pomegranate and blackberry, then settles into dried tea leaf, tobacco and cinnamon. The entry is bright and fruit-forward, with juicy red and black berries, subtle vanilla and clove from the oak, and soft, persistent tannins. The finish is medium in length, with a distinctive licorice note adding elegance and structural depth.