produced only in exceptional vintages like 2010
bold fruit
Pieropan has been crafting wines from these volcanic hills for over a century
Crafted from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Cabernet Franc
From the sea-swept precision of Awatere to the stony poise of Martinborough
2019 Nine Popes, Charles Melton Riedel Value Packs produced only in exceptional vintagesDark, brooding and gloriously unapologetic, Nine Popes opens with waves of blackberry, black cherry and plum, layered with liquorice, cracked pepper, smoked meat and warm spice. The palate is full and commanding, yet beautifully shaped, with dense dark fruit framed by savoury tannins, notes of cocoa and clove, and a freshness that keeps the wine remarkably composed. Its powerful without being chaotic, generous without being clumsy, finishing long,