2022 Botanica Pinot Noir

The 2022 Pinot Noir Botanica is the dark horse of Antica Terra’s range, bursting from the glass with a collage of dusty rose petals, cloves, blue flowers, black cherries and nuances of ash. A pretty inner sweetness is offset by cooling mineral tones and crisp red berry fruits that sweep across the palate, all driven by tantalizing acidity. Sneaky tannins mount through the finish as the 2022 leaves a spicy sensation and a licorice tinge that resonates. Both generous and deep yet complex. This is a wine for now or the cellar. It's a model of radiance. In 2022, the Botanica was refined in 68% new oak. Is this the wine of the vintage? I’d say so. - Eric Guido (07/2025)