Saracco Monferrato Rosso 2008
This is such an odd duck for a winemaker specializing in Moscaro d'Asti but he loves Pinot Noir so why not? Aromas of strawberry and forest floor. The tannins are satiny, the fruit is delicately sweet and there is a bit of oak in the finish.
Food Pairings
Roasted birds are a preternatural match but Pinot Noir goes with any number of dishes ranging from those incorporating wild game and foraged mushrooms to veal stews or grilled fleshy fish. For a classic cheese pairing hunt down some Epoisse...