Reviews & Ratings
2021 Appassionata Pinot Noir "Allegro"
Winery: Appassionata
Vintage: 2021
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Allegro"
Wine Category: Pinot Noir
Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Willamette Valley
State or country: OR
Price: $60
Cases produced: 464
KWG Score: 92.6 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)
Review date: May 26, 2026
Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Pinot Noir blend from Appassionata opens with an attractive ripe black cherry and teaberry blend bouquet with hints of cinnamon and red licorice. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, round and savory. The flavor profile is a cedar influenced black cherry and dried strawberry blend with notes of teaberry gum and cinnamon tea. I also detected hints of spiced black plum and a touch of licorice. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and gentle tannins drift away nicely. I would pair this Pinot Noir with duck confit. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: Taking its name from a Beethoven piano sonata, Appassionata Vineyards began as a passion project for German winemaker Ernst Loosen. Allegro: the musical pace of a brisk walk. This cuvée is a selection of barrels that show a precocious liveliness and expressivity that will drink well as a youthful wine but is built for aging. It is released three years after the vintage. The 2021 is a finely textured Pinot Noir, offering energy, balance, and the promise of graceful evolution. The 2021 vintage offers a finely woven texture with dark-toned fruit, lifted aromatics, and a lively, juicy finish. The 2021 vintage shows both youthful brilliance and the promise of graceful evolution in the cellar.
