Description

Vieni Estates Gamay Noir

Vieni means “welcome” in Italian, and that spirit of warmth and hospitality runs through everything at this 240 acre estate perched on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment. Master winemaker Mauro Salvador draws on Italian winemaking tradition while honouring the unique character of Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula, producing a broad range of still wines, sparkling wines, and spirits that reflect both the land and the craft. From the beginning, Vieni has been committed to sustainable farming, tilling weeds back into the soil rather than using herbicides, and relying on geothermal cellars that require no artificial heating or cooling year round.

The 2020 Gamay Noir is sourced from the Vinemount Ridge sub-appellation, one of the most elevated and distinctive growing areas in the Niagara Peninsula. Fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel, the winemaking approach is deliberately hands-off, allowing the grape itself to do the talking. No oak, no intervention, just pure varietal expression from a region finding its voice with this Burgundian grape.

Brilliant ruby red in the glass, the 2020 opens with bright, mouth-watering aromas of fresh raspberry, red berry, blueberry florals, and a subtle lift of pepper spice. On the palate the wine is dry and medium bodied with juicy, fruit-forward character, soft but present tannins, and lively acidity. The finish is smooth, clean, and lingers pleasantly, a wine of easy charm and honest character.

Vieni Estates Gamay Noir Notes For The Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Bright ruby red with a vivid, youthful rim
• AROMA: Fresh raspberry, red berry, blueberry, blue florals, and subtle pepper spice
• TASTE: Dry and medium bodied with juicy red fruit, soft tannins, and bright acidity
• FINISH: Smooth, clean, and lingering with a touch of spice
• ABV: 12.5%