Winemaker Description
Sourced from Yeruham Vineyards in the Negev Mountains, this wine was carefully crafted to highlight the region’s unique terroir.
Fermented and aged sur lie in 100% new oak barrels, it develops remarkable depth, structure, and elegance. With time, it will continue to evolve, gaining even more complexity in the bottle.
Vibrant yellow with a hint of...Show More >
Winemaker Description
Sourced from Yeruham Vineyards in the Negev Mountains, this wine was carefully crafted to highlight the region’s unique terroir.
Fermented and aged sur lie in 100% new oak barrels, it develops remarkable depth, structure, and elegance. With time, it will continue to evolve, gaining even more complexity in the bottle.
Vibrant yellow with a hint of green, this wine is highly aromatic, offering layers of floral, tropical fruit, and green tea notes.
On the palate, it boasts rich minerality, a full body, and a long, lingering finish. As it opens in the glass, intriguing yellow fruit and citrus nuances emerge, making for a dynamic and memorable tasting experience.
Varietals - Roussanne, Chenin Blanc
Memo Summary Notes
The 2023 Pinto Holot Negev Desert White is a standout example of the "Desert Terroir" movement in Israel. Produced by the Pinto Winery in Yeruham, this wine is part of an ambitious project to prove that premium, complex wines can be grown in the extreme conditions of the Negev Desert.
Managed by renowned winemaker Yaacov Oryah, this specific vintage is noted for its surprising freshness and sophisticated oak integration.
Pinto is a "rising star" boutique winery. The "Holot" (Sands) series represents their premium level. Because the Negev has extreme temperature swings (hot days, very cold nights), the grapes develop high sugar while maintaining a "snappy" acidity. The 2023 vintage is particularly praised for balancing the power of Roussanne with the finesse and citrus "lift" of Chenin Blanc.
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