Colombo Cascina Pastori
Piemonte Pinot Nero Apertura 2020
| Denomination | DOC Piemonte Pinot Nero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | 15 - 18 months in tonneaux and large barrels, then in bottle for a minimum of 6 months |
- Identity: Piemonte DOC, 2020 Pinot Noir in purity; 13.5% vol; 0.75 l format
- Aroma: notes of ripe cherry and morello cherry, dog rose, spicy hints of vanilla and liquorice
- Taste: warm and harmonious, elegant tannins; good structure and long finish
- Vinification: fermentation in steel at 23-25 °C and malolactic fermentation in wood
- Origin and ageing: from Bubbio, matures 15-18 months in large barrels
Description
What kind of wine it is
Apertura di Colombo Cascina Pastori is a still red wine belonging to the Piemonte denomination, made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. The aromatic profile opens with notes of ripe red fruits, particularly cherry and black cherry, accompanied by floral hints of dog rose and spicy nuances of vanilla and liquorice. On the palate, it is warm and harmonious, characterised by elegant yet firm tannins that enhance its structure and long persistence, indicating a remarkable capacity for ageing over time.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Langa Astigiana area, in the municipality of Bubbio. The vineyards are trained using the Guyot system with a density of 5,200 vines per hectare and low yields. The roots draw nourishment from deep calcareous-marl soils, which give the sip an orderly flavour profile and excellent balance. The soil composition enhances the aromatic finesse of the variety and ensures a solid structural base, authentically expressing the connection with its place of origin.
How it is produced
Vinification involves alcoholic fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation takes place in wood to enrich and soften the organoleptic profile. The wine then matures for a period ranging from 15 to 18 months in tonneaux and large oak barrels, gaining roundness without compromising varietal precision. Finally, it undergoes bottle ageing for at least six months, which helps to stabilise the bright ruby colour with slight garnet reflections.
History and Curiosities
Born in Bubbio, in the heart of the Asti Langa, Apertura is a refined tribute to the winemaking tradition signed by Colombo Cascina Pastori. This elegant single-varietal Pinot Noir from 2020 develops its extraordinary complexity through meticulous vinification and a precious maturation in large barrels and tonneaux for 15-18 months. Already multi-award-winning by international critics, it offers a warm and persistent sip, enriched by elegant yet firm tannins, which herald a fascinating evolution over time.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2004
- Oenologist: Riccardo Cotarella, Daniele Carboni
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 10
After the purchase, in 2004, of the nine hectares of vineyards surrounding Cascina Pastori, the business began in 2006 with the inauguration of the new winery, conceived in full respect of the surrounding environment. But a 'fortuitous' meeting in July 2010 allowed the company to broaden its perspective.
From the moment the company and oenologist Riccardo Cotarella met, the new era of the winery Azienda Vitivinicola Colombo Antonio e Figli began. Read more
| Name | Colombo Piemonte Pinot Nero Apertura 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Piemonte DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Colombo Cascina Pastori |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Bubbio, in the heart of the Asti Langa, Apertura is a refined tribute to the winemaking tradition signed by Colombo Cascina Pastori. This elegant single-varietal Pinot Noir from 2020 develops its extraordinary complexity through meticulous vinification and a precious maturation in large barrels and tonneaux for 15 8 months. Already multi-award-winning by international critics, it offers a warm and persistent sip, enriched by elegant yet firm tannins, which herald a fascinating evolution over time. |
| Origin | Langa astigiana (Bubbio, Piemonte, Italia) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous - marly |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5200 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 q/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 23 - 25 °C |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at 23 - 25 °C; malolactic fermentation completely carried out in wood |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel at 23 - 25 °C; full malolactic fermentation carried out in wood. |
| Aging | 15 - 18 months in tonneaux and large barrels, then in bottle for a minimum of 6 months |
| Total acidity | 5.1 gr/L |
| PH | 3.65 |
| Dry extract | 25.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |