{"product_id":"colombo-piemonte-pinot-nero-apertura-2022","title":"Colombo Piemonte Pinot Nero Apertura 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWine type\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApertura by Colombo Cascina Pastori is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with a Piemonte designation, produced from Pinot Noir grapes vinified in steel and aged in oak. The bouquet expresses intense aromas of small ripe red fruits, such as cherry and black cherry, enriched by notes of dog rose, violet and a subtle spiciness of liquorice and cloves. On the palate, it is warm, with \u003cstrong\u003ewell-integrated tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a lively acidity that enhances its \u003cstrong\u003esolid structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, promising excellent potential for ageing over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine comes from the Asti Langa, in the municipality of Bubbio located in the Bormida Valley. The Pinot Noir vineyards are Guyot-trained with high density and \u003cstrong\u003estrictly limited yields\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure the maximum aromatic concentration of the clusters. The roots sink into deep \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-marly soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, formed by a precious mix of clay, marl and sand. These territorial characteristics give the wine an \u003cstrong\u003eorderly flavour profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring remarkable finesse and a pleasantly savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with \u003cstrong\u003ecold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e on the skins for five days, followed by alcoholic fermentation in steel at controlled temperatures. \u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place entirely in wood, allowing the tannic component to harmonise. Maturation continues for fifteen to eighteen months in tonneaux and \u003cstrong\u003elarge oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing elegance and slight garnet highlights. Ageing concludes with at least six months of rest in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Bubbio, in the Bormida Valley of the Asti Langa, the \u003cstrong\u003ePiemonte DOC Pinot Nero\u003c\/strong\u003e Apertura 2022 by Colombo Cascina Pastori pays tribute to the great Piedmontese winemaking tradition. Already highly acclaimed by international critics, this fine single-varietal red expresses a complex and fascinating identity that promises an \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Colombo Cascina Pastori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47698429378731,"sku":"62423","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/colombo-piemonte-pinot-nero-apertura-2022_62423_1_c93dfe1b-6ffb-4021-88a8-bfd0649b681c.webp?v=1788272264","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/colombo-piemonte-pinot-nero-apertura-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}