Pinot Noir 'Vicissitudes of Life' Poppelvej 2022

The Pinot Noir ‘Vicissitudes of Life’ is a very crisp artisanal label born in South Australia from the enthusiasm of producer Uffe Deichmann of Poppelvej. We are in the McLaren Vale area, a fascinating territory that, with its Mediterranean climate, has established itself as one of the most suitable areas for viticulture in all of Australia. Here, Uffe produces wines free from patterns and constraints, following his instinct and embracing a highly artisanal minimalist winemaking approach.

The Poppelvej Pinot Noir ‘Vicissitudes of Life’ is made from solely Pinot Noir grapes grown in the southern Adelaide Hills area using sustainable practices inspired by organic farming. In the cellar, 80% of the grapes are hand destemmed, with the remaining 20% vinified as whole clusters, and the mass is then gently foot-treaded. Alcoholic fermentation occurs spontaneously thanks to the action of the naturally occurring yeasts on the berries and in the winemaking environment, accompanied by 3 weeks of contact between the must and the skins with partial semi-carbonic maceration. After the fermentation process is completed, the wine is aged for 5 months on fine lees in exhausted neutral wood barrels, aiming to avoid intrusive woody aromas. Throughout the entire production process, the use of additives and oenological aids is excluded, except for very low doses of sulfites only when the wine requires it.

The ‘Vicissitudes of Life’ Pinot Noir from Poppelvej has a bright ruby red color. The nose is composed of intriguing aromas of cherry, red currant, and violet, accompanied by hints of eucalyptus and touches of laurel and black pepper. The palate is juicy, energetic, and easy-drinking, thanks also to the crisp freshness that guides the fine and persistent finish.