Contrada Santo Spirito di Passopisciaro Animardente Etna, Sicily, Italy 2022 Tenuta di Nozzole The 2017 Alesia Pinot Noir

The 2017 Alesia Pinot Noir Anderson Valley is pale to medium ruby-purple with a pretty nose of autumn leaves

Their Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is made from 100% Chardonnay

This elegant sparkling wine opens with aromas of strawberry

with weak black tea and dark chocolate to keep it company

Lively and nervous on the palate the wine is juicy

Contrada Santo Spirito di Passopisciaro Animardente Etna, Sicily, Italy 2022 Tenuta di Nozzole The 2017 Alesia Pinot NoirBeautiful plum and lemon peel aromas here with a crushed stone undertone. Medium bodied, racy and refined, this has firm tannins and a vivid finish. Lovely subtle energy. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable but better in two or three years.