This is the first, and lower priced, of two Argentinian Pinot Noirs that I picked up at Costco and I thought it would be fun to drink them both and see how they fared and compared.
At $9.99, I hoped this might turn into a strong Pinot value buy, but in the end, it left me wanting a bit more. Granted, there’s nothing wrong with this wine. The nose is amazing; it’s fresh and juicy, but the wine got a little boring after the first couple of tastes, until I gave it a slight chill.
![Aniello 006 Riverside Estate Pinot](https://costcowineblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/aniello-3.gif)
This wine pours a touch on the darker side of Pinot and has a racy nose of spicy cherry and perfume, reminds me of Nyquil. Chewy in the mouth, this is distinctively Pinot that is not from the US or Europe, so I like the fact it’s expressive of its terroir; flavors of black cherry, raspberry, cola with a peppery spicy finish.
The wine is a fair buy as an everyday drinker, primarily because it would pair with a lot of different meals, and it’s also really hard to find good Pinot under $10. I’d recommend serving it slightly chilled, in between room temp and cellar temp, so maybe 62-63 degrees. After my first small glass I put the bottle in the fridge for 15 minutes to see how it would taste and it ended up working better for me on my next glass.
![Aniello 006 Riverside Estate Pinot](https://costcowineblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/aniello-2.jpg.webp)
Our next review will be another Argentinian Pinot Noir; this one cost a few dollars more so we’ll see if the extra dough equates to a more enjoyable wine.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 85 points
Costco item number: 1327065
Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA
Alc. 13.3%
Linda D. Garland
Wednesday 24th of July 2019
This Pinot Noir has multiple ratings and reviews: 2017 Aniello 006 Pinot Noir ★★★★ “Excellent quality and value, this is a youthful, very fruity Pinot Noir with floral-fruity character (cherry, raspberry, rose petal, white pepper), good balance, and a lingering finish. An appealing, easy to appreciate style.” -Restaurant Wine, October 2018 2017 Aniello 006 Pinot Noir 90 points “Aromas of strawberries and hints of dried flowers follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and a clean finish.” -James Suckling, April 2018 The SRP is also $17.00 / bottle +++++ making the Costco Price @ $9.99 / Bottle FANTASTIC!!!!!
Linda D. Garland
Wednesday 24th of July 2019
As with most red wines, Pinot Noir is ideally served at slightly cooler than room temperature. It is a myth that red wines should be served at room temperature, which is too warm. Lighter bodied reds, such as Pinot Noir, are best served at about 55°F.