Appassionata, Fortissimo, 2013
Appassionata, Fortissimo, 2013
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Appassionata Estate started as a passion project for the acclaimed German winemaker Ernst Loosen. Driven by his lifelong love for the world’s great Pinot Noirs, Erni was drawn to Oregon nearly thirty years ago. Through numerous visits, during which he collected wines and made lasting friendships, he recognised the unique potential of the Willamette Valley.
The 2013 Fortissimo is a full-bodied wine of great depth and concentration, with a long, satisfying finish. It can be enjoyed now for its youthful vigour but also has the potential to age gracefully.
Drinking window: 2024 - 2040
What the critics say:
"Soft ruby rose in colour, crushed rose petals on the nose, rose buds, redcurrant, so softly spoken and yet with concentration and lift. At the tertiary stage now 10 years old, forest floor and black truffles, gently stretching out on the finish, beautiful. Winemaker Timothy Malone, owner Ernie Loosen, Bob Bertheau former winemaker for Ste Michelle for almost two decades, and long term friend and collaborator with Ernie Loosen, now consultant."
"Brand new to the Place de Bordeaux this year is a passion project by Ernie Loosen in Oregon's Willamette Valley that began in 2005. 'A great wine starts with the idea of a great wine' Ernie believes and his idea was to create a new world Pinot Noir (Burgundian vineyards were and are too expensive) but released when the wines are starting to be ready to drink - 10 years! Smoked meat, fragrant strawberries and rose petals on the nose, delightfully beguiling and really draws you in on the first smell. Succulent and silky from the start, bright and piercing almost but then immediately softens bringing vanilla, clove, herbal raspberries, orange peel, touches of leather and meat into the mix. Still very much on the fruit but with accents of maturity that bring intrigue. Light and fresh, immediately so drinkable so feel free to pull the corks but this will also continue to improve with more age. Delicate yet layered with a certain push and style from the start and a real lingering of spice on the finish. Still a baby, only just starting to show what it's made of."
