# This is The Idiot Pinot Noir (2024)

- **Producer:** The Idiot.
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Trevenezie, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €9
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, vanilla, clove, forest floor

## About this wine

This is The Idiot Pinot Noir is a distinctive red wine crafted by the Swedish wine importer Enjoy Wine & Spirits AB, part of the Gruppo di Luca. This unique project sees the notoriously challenging Pinot Noir grape cultivated in the Trevenezie region of Italy, a playful nod to the wine's name, 'The Idiot,' which humorously questions the wisdom of growing this French classic outside its traditional home. The vineyards are situated in a special microclimate outside Venice, proving ideal for Pinot Noir. Enjoy Wine & Spirits, with its extensive history of importing Italian wines to Sweden, developed this brand to offer a Pinot Noir that bridges the gap between French elegance and American richness, creating a wine that is both elegant and 'bombastic' in character.

## Interesting facts

- The wine's name, 'The Idiot,' playfully refers to the challenge of growing Pinot Noir in Italy.
- It was developed by a Swedish importer, Enjoy Wine & Spirits, despite being an Italian wine.
- The taste profile aims to be a unique blend, sitting between French and American Pinot Noir styles.
- The vineyards are organically farmed in a special microclimate near Venice, perfect for Pinot Noir.

## Food pairing

This medium-bodied Pinot Noir, with its high acidity and medium tannins, offers remarkable versatility for food pairing. Its bright fruit and earthy notes complement a range of dishes, from rich fish like grilled salmon to lighter red meats such as entrecôte. The wine's structure also makes it an excellent companion for cheese and charcuterie, as well as various vegetarian preparations, balancing richness without overpowering delicate flavors.

## Wine making process

The Pinot Noir grapes for 'This is The Idiot' are organically grown in the Trevenezie region. While specific details on the vinification process are not provided by the producer, the wine undergoes aging in French oak. This aging period is crucial for developing complexity and softening the wine's tannins, contributing to its refined structure and taste profile.