Caves du Paradis : Avalanche Pinot Noir 2020
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Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates
Description
A remarkably elegant and balanced Swiss Pinot Noir
The producer
The history of Caves du Paradis began almost 60 years ago, when Alex Roten founded his company in 1959 in the Paradis district of Sierre in Switzerland. Progressively, thanks to his determination and his unfailing love for vines, he managed to acquire numerous plots of land in the region. He focuses his vision on the diversity of each terroir as well as the unique wine that they produce. In 1989, Raphaël Roten took over the estate in order to live out his passion for wine that has always driven him. Today, Olivier Roten follows his father and grandfather’s philosophy and succeeds them as the head of the estate.
The vineyard
Les Caves du Paradis has only 10 hectares of vines, but their quality enables them to offer some of the finest Swiss wines. Located near the villages of Sierre, Miège and Salquenen, the vineyards benefit from nearly 300 days of sunshine per year. In fact, these ideal weather conditions have given Sierre its nickname, "City of the Sun".
Avalanche Pinot Noir 2020 is produced in the Valais appellation, at an altitude of 550 to 800 metres and on the hillsides of Sierre and Salquenen. This is where the 40-year-old vines are rooted in a soil influenced by both sand and silt.
The vinification and ageing
Following the manual harvest, the grapes are taken to the cellar to begin a customised vinification process. Fermentation is carried out for five to seven days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for a year in concrete tanks before bottling.
The blend
Pinot Noir (100%).
The tasting
Avalanche Pinot Noir 2020 is a wine that exudes delicate tannins and great elegance. This perfectly balanced wine has a beautiful aromatic expression and reveals notes of bright red fruits such as strawberries and raspberries subtly underlined by spicy notes.
Food and wine pairing
Avalanche Pinot Noir 2020 is an ideal wine for an aperitif. It will also perfectly complement fish and other light dishes. It also reveals the flavours of its country, such as the famous raclette and fondue.
