RIMAPERE – Pinot Noir Designation Marlborough Vineyard Size 24 ha (4ha of Pinot Noir) Soil type Omaka Stony Silt Loam Vine varieties 100% Pinot Noir Planting density 2220 vines/ha Average vine age 15 years Vine growing conditions Grass cover between the rows Pruning method Cane pruned (Guyot type) Grape harvesting - Vinification Handpicked grapes partly destemmed (40% all bunch), skin contact in temperature controlled stainless steel open top tanks. Pumping over and pigeages. Maturing 10 months in French oak barrels (18%new)
