“Mason di Mason” Pinot Nero Alto Adige DOC 2022 (BIO)

Tenuta Manincor | South Tyrol
Weingut Manincor | St. Josef am See 4 | IT 39052 Kaltern

01142722 · 0,75 l · 104,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Mazzon refers to Manincor itself as "Mason" to distinguish it from the larger vineyard of the same name situated above Neumarkt. Four hectares in this unique vineyard are planted with Pinot Nero: a south-facing high plateau at an altitude of 400 to 450 metres, bathed in sunshine and constantly exposed to the wind – ideal conditions for the tightly clustered grapes of this variety. The soil is sandy loam, interspersed with dolomite, porphyry, gneiss and granite, ranging from fine-grained material to fist-sized stones. The highest-altitude plot is home to the oldest vines, from which Manincor crafts this selection in top vintages: a Grand Cru within a Grand Cru. 2022 brought the winemaker great joy: an early year, warm in summer, with sufficient and well-distributed rainfall, cool nights and sunny days in autumn. Physiological ripeness, sugar content and acidity were in perfect balance – ripe fruit, a cool character and moderate alcohol levels characterise this well-balanced vintage. On 22 September, the Pinot Nero was harvested at perfect ripeness, with a yield of 31 hectolitres per hectare.

Each batch from the various plots was pressed separately. Fermentation of the must took place in wooden vats, with spontaneous fermentation using the grapes' own yeasts; maceration lasted three weeks, during which the pomace was submerged twice a day. The wine was aged for twelve months in barriques, half of which were new oak, and remained on the fine lees for the entire period. Only then were the individual plots blended – and subsequently only the finest barrels were selected for the Mason di Mason. 4,860 bottles.

A bright, deep ruby red. Ripe fruit aromas combined with fresh, mineral notes already hint at the complexity of a great Pinot Noir, even in its youth. Juicy on the attack, the fine-grained tannins lend a velvety texture to the mid-palate, with balance and harmony on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A powerful, sparkling ruby red. An appealing nose with notes of ripe cherries, along with blackberry, smoke and subtle hints of cloves. Plenty of velvety tannins on the palate, red berry fruit, very well-structured, warm and round, with firm structure on final, still comes across as a little angular." Falstaff

"Accessible and quite modern in style, with aromas of vanilla, earth, strawberries, café latte and dried flowers. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins, refreshing acidity and good overall balance, despite a slightly rough finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes with "Respekt" certification. Vegan. Suitable for immediate enjoyment or for laying down." James Suckling