2017 Bernard Zito Saint-Romain La Periere Cote de Beaune, France
$49.99
Bernard Zito is an under the radar guru of organic and biodynamic farming in Burgundy. Among his many credits including overseeing the transition to biodynamic farming at such estates as Arnoux-Lachaux and Comte Liger-Belair.
La Périère is located South West of the town of Saint-Romain, adjacent to the lieu-dit’s of En Poillange, Le Marsain, Au Bas de Poillange. The vines are 70-year-old, that are vinified with 40% whole clusters and aged in oak – none new. A lovely, perfumed wine, this shows fine salinity with intense and energetic fruit, mineral and vivid
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Saint-Romain
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Bernard Zito
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics Aromatic, Flexes w/ Food