{"product_id":"ottin-pinot-nero-lemerico-2022","title":"Ottin Pinot Nero L'Emerico 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinot Nero L’Emerico is a still red wine with controlled designation of origin, crafted by Ottin, and is an authentic expression of the Aosta Valley region. Made from Pinot Noir grapes and aged in large oak barrels, it stands out for its fresh and elegant style, supported by a well-defined structure. The aromatic profile evokes the alpine environment with notes of \u003cstrong\u003ewild juniper and resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by pine needles, white pepper, and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it reveals a creamy and dynamic character, where the lively \u003cstrong\u003efreshness of flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e harmoniously integrates with a measured tannic texture, ensuring a \u003cstrong\u003esmooth and balanced sip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the Aosta area, in a context of heroic mountain viticulture. The vineyards, trained using the Guyot system, are located at \u003cstrong\u003ealtitudes between 650 and 700 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, benefiting from constant south-east exposure. The alpine climate encourages gradual ripening, essential for preserving the fruit’s natural acidity. The vines take root in \u003cstrong\u003emoraine and sandy soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, which imparts a profound tension to the wine’s flavour. Thanks to high planting density and low yields, the wine fully expresses the \u003cstrong\u003echaracter of the region\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting takes place in mid-September. In the winery, the process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003ecold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting a week, followed by about ten days of fermentation. The wine then matures for eighteen months in large \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, encouraging a structural evolution that respects the grape variety’s characteristics. The ageing process continues with eight months on the lees and concludes with four months of bottle ageing. This careful craftsmanship results in an intact red wine with excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, estimated at up to fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emerico is a tribute to Emerico Ottin, the first in the family to vinify \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e. With this label, Elio Ottin expresses the genuine passion of generations devoted to the heroic \u003cstrong\u003emountain viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Aosta Valley. Acclaimed by critics, this Alpine red has been awarded the Tre Bicchieri and the AIS Quattro Viti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ottin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46350493974699,"sku":"60855","price":46.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/ottin-pinot-nero-l-emerico-2022_60855_1_05014959-8b1d-405c-9526-86179b776f34.webp?v=1774602491","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/ottin-pinot-nero-lemerico-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}