Castel Firmian Pinot Nero 2019
- 92
- $45
- Drink by: 2022-2028
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Pinot Noir is known as Pinot Nero in Italy and while it might not be the first variety one thinks of when looking for Italian wines, it is certainly making a mark, especially from cooler regions such as Trentino. An attractive crimson red, we have notes of dry herbs, animal skins, leather, red fruits like cherries and raspberries plus a sour cherry note on the finish. Quite spicy, there is the merest hint of oak. Supple palate, good balance, fine acidity, impressive length and an appealing texture all contribute to making this an exciting example of the grape and definitely one worth exploring for the Pinotphiles among us. Very much savoury in style, it should age and improve for at least five to six years with lots to like here.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
