“St. Valentin” Pinot Nero Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2023

St. Michael-Eppan | South Tyrol
Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan | Umfahrungsstr. 17/18 | IT 39057 Eppan

01153023 · 0,75 l · 53,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Pinot Nero has always been regarded as a challenge for any winemaker. It is a grape variety that places the highest demands on soil, climate and the winemaker's expertise. This noble Burgundian grape has been cultivated in South Tyrol since 1850, where, under the name Blauburgunder, it has become the region's most important red wine. For the Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero, which has been part of the winery's prestige range since 1995, only the finest and oldest vineyards in Eppan and the surrounding area are selected – plots situated between 400 and 550 metres above sea level on moraine deposits and calcareous gravel. Minimal yields and meticulous care in the vineyard form the foundation for a wine of exceptional finesse. The grapes are harvested by hand from late September to early October. Following a three-day cold maceration, fermentation begins in stainless-steel tanks, followed by gentle pressing. Malolactic fermentation and subsequent ageing take place in barriques and tonneaux. After around twelve months, the wine is blended, before undergoing a further six months of ageing in large wooden casks – a combination that blends structure with Burgundian elegance.

A transparent ruby red with garnet-red hues. On the nose, a complex spectrum of ripe wild berries, cherries and Amarena, interwoven with floral notes of violets. As the wine ages, spicy hints of cinnamon and earthy nuances develop, lending the wine depth. On the palate, the wine is elegant and richly structured, with velvety tannins and perfectly integrated acidity. The balance between power and finesse, between fruit and complexity, is what defines its class. The long, spicy finish confirms its remarkable ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"A serious pinot noir with good fruit concentration and aromas of strawberries, black cherries and savory earth. Medium-bodied with good transparency, stylish tannins, crunchy energy and refreshing acidity. Very polished finish of good length." James Suckling