2023 Stefano Lubiana 'La Roccia' Pinot Noir

98 Points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
Intense, perfumed aromas of dark cherries, raspberries and dried roses with black tea, crushed rocks and sandalwood. The powerful, tightly wound palate has bright acidity and firm tannins, showing pomegranate, blood oranges and pencil shavings yet with a subtle, earth-driven finish. Long, mineral and age-worthy. Excellent. One of the finest pinots in the new world. Drink or hold.

Overview:
La Roccia's soil type in this block is mostly Terra Rossa soil, with a crumbly red top soil and deep red clay over marl clay with limestone bedrock. Planted at varied elevations ranging from 70 to 100 metres, and the vines are over 15 years old. The unique La Roccia is always our single block of Pinot Noir with the greatest structure.

Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Vineyard: Derwent Valley, single vineyard

Vineyard Management: 100% certified biodynamic