Novak Black Label Pinot Noir 2018
- Region
- Moldova » Valul lui Traian
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol
- 14
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
100% Pinot Noir produced conventionally. The wine was aged in Seguin Moreau barrels for 6 months. 9800 bottles produced.
Ratings
Generous and ripe new-world-styled Pinot Noir. Sweet cherry, dark chocolate, earth, generic tobacco (herbaceous notes) and well-done steak. Aye, a bit smokey. And while it may charm you with its aromas, the palate may kill you and your descendants. Rustic dry tannins and high alcohol. You may love it, you may hate it, but probably you'll enjoy this wine with some heavy food. A lovely and interesting bouquet with a questionable palate.
About Producer
Novak Winery, situated in the Cantemir district of the Republic of Moldova, melds tradition with modern innovation, embodying a fresh vision of time-honored winemaking practices. Established on the foundation of an old enterprise from 1977, the winery was officially founded in 2004 and has since gained prominence in the southern region of the country.
Spanning over 30 hectares in IGP Valul lui Traian, the Novak vineyards can be found across Comrat, Tartaul, and Ciobalaccia villages. These vineyards are home to both classic and indigenous grape varieties. Alongside international favorites like Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Malbec, they also cultivate traditional local varieties such as Rară Neagră and Feteasca Regală. Notably, the winery has championed the revival of certain nearly forgotten varieties, including Alb de Onițcani and Floricica, which some experts believed were lost in history.