I think the best vintage of the Pinot Noir released to date has to be the 2019 As Covas Pinot Noir, produced with grapes from 11-year-old vines on granite soils. It fermented with 50% full clusters in open-top oak barrels, but it had a longer maceration than before, 10 to 15 days, and then matured in used barriques for one year. They also changed to new oak barrels but to a specific barrel and toast that really isn't noticeable. In 2021, they also did a cold soak. They are learning a lot about oak and reds... It's pale, floral and aromatic with herbal aromas and some New World character; it's more varietal and feels purer. The wine has a little more weight and volume, and in a warm year like 2019, it achieved only 12.5% alcohol. It's medium-bodied and has very fine tannins, and it's elegant and tasty. 500 bottles were filled in September 2020.