When one hears the name Francis Ford Coppola, one immediately thinks of cinematic masterpieces such as *The Godfather* or *Apocalypse Now*, yet his success in the world of wine is no less impressive and is now regarded as just as legendary as his work as a director. Whilst Coppola is passionately devoted to cinema, he himself describes winemaking as an equally significant art form: ‘Winemaking and filmmaking are two great art forms’, he explains.

Over the past few decades, together with his outstanding oenologist and wine strategist Corey Beck, he has succeeded in bringing a range of highly successful wines to market that reflect his attention to detail and his creative vision.

The Pinot Noir from the Director’s Cut series at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery delights with a velvety texture and captivating aromas that will enthral any wine lover. To stabilise the colour intensity, the grapes undergo a three-day maceration, during which their natural pigments and aromas are gently extracted.

Fermentation takes place over a period of nine days in open fermentation vats, with the must being processed together with whole grapes. During this process, the cap of pomace is submerged by hand several times a day to optimise the extraction of flavour, colour and tannins. This meticulous process gives the wine its unique depth and structure.

Tasting Note

In the glass, the wine displays a deep ruby red colour with violet highlights. The nose is enticed by ripe cherries, raspberries and a hint of wild berries, accompanied by subtle spicy notes, vanilla, cedar wood and a touch of cocoa bean. On the palate, the wine is silky, with well-integrated tannins, a balanced freshness and a long, velvety finish with notes of toasted almonds, moss and dark chocolate.

The Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut Pinot Noir 2022 is a versatile dining companion that pairs particularly well with duck breast with cherry sauce, grilled salmon, braised veal or game fowl. It also showcases its aromatic depth superbly with Mediterranean antipasti, mushroom risotto or truffle pasta. Best served at a temperature of 16–18 °C in a Burgundy glass, it is suitable both for a stylish dinner and as a gift for film and wine lovers. A Pinot Noir for special occasions, combining cinematic sophistication with oenological excellence.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Wein Wolf GmbH, Königswinterer Str. 552, 53227 Bonn, Germany

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

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