TN: 1997 Bressan Cru Pignol (Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Venezia Giulia IGT)

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Sometimes you know a wine could age, but that the gain from that will not outweigh the loss of the primary life and vibrancy - this was one of those wines. Both of us loved it.


  • 1997 Bressan Cru Pignol - Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Venezia Giulia IGT (1/10/2010)
    Wow. Layers of slightly smokey fruit and an intricately tiered structure. Earthy tones, fougere underpinning dark fruits. Structure was just vibrant with bass notes, upper harmonies as well as a push. Long finish with black currants, musk and lapsong souchang tea notes. Very well integrated and balanced. Could easily age, but I suspect I would regret the loss of such dynamic primary elements. Beautiful, delicious stuff.

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I have really dug everything I have had from Bressan. Not outré, but beautifully, subtly distinctive. I really wish I had taken a leap and loaded up from Garagiste when this was offered. Paired incredibly well with Zuni-recipe roast chicken, confit potatoes and salad.


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Thanks for the note, I was curious about their Pignol. Their Pinot Nero is delicious, and I think subtly distinctive is spot on. They are pretty widely available too (I had no trouble finding in Dallas or Boston).

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Their '04 Pinot Grigio is quite interesting, as well.

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Loves me that Pinot Nero. I have the '03 Pinot Grigio which I intend to have soon.

My wife likes some wines, but it is rare that she really likes one. She is pickier than I. She really loved the Pignol.

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Thanks for the note. I pulled this and 2005 Pegau for dinner last Saturday, and opted for Pegau. Perhaps this weekend we’ll check out Bressan. Pop & pour into Bordeaux stems?

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Popped and let stand about 1/2 hr. Bdx stem(less) O’s.

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Great, thanks.