Domaine Donatsch Malanser Pinot Noir Unique 2022

Domaine Donatsch Malanser Pinot Noir Unique 2022

The Domaine Donatsch Malanser Pinot Noir Unique 2022 embodies the craftsmanship of a traditional winery in Malans, Graubünden. The wine's distinctive character lies in the Malans vineyard, whose cool temperatures and rocky soils impart a delicate freshness, clear structure, and mineral elegance to the Pinot Noir. The 2022 vintage confirms this profile with an expression of subtlety and ripe fruit. Critics from renowned magazines often describe Pinot Noir from this region as a balancing act between fruit intensity and terroir character; the Unique impressively demonstrates this balance and reflects the winery's commitment to delivering a refined Pinot Noir expression year after year.

On the nose, ripe cherries, red berries, delicate violets, and mineral notes unfold. On the palate, the wine is polished yet attentive, with fine tannins, lively but elegant acidity, and a long, spicy finish. Its complexity develops with bottle aging, but it remains approachable and fresh, making it enjoyable even in its youth. The length of the finish suggests good aging potential.

The optimal drinking window is currently beginning and is expected to extend into the early 2030s. Food pairing recommendation: Roast venison or deer, sautéed wild mushrooms, risotto with porcini mushrooms, or a fine, mature cheese – dishes that particularly accentuate the wine's delicate structure and mineral notes.