Hofstatter
Barthenau Vigna Herbsthofl Pinot Nero 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | One year in barrique and another year in large cask, then maturation in bottle. |
- Vintage and alcohol: Pinot Noir 2022, still red wine with 13.5% alcohol
- Mazon terroir: glacial calcareous-sandy soils at 430–460 metres altitude
- Old vines: approximately 65-year-old vines, historic selection trained on pergola
- Traditional ageing: cement, one year in barrique, one year in large cask, then bottle
- Profile and award: morello cherry and raspberry, vanilla and spices; 96 points James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barthenau Vigna Herbsthofl Pinot Nero by J. Hofstätter is a South Tyrolean red of great stature, produced from old vines around sixty-five years old. This Pinot Nero offers a deep aromatic profile, with clear notes of morello cherry and raspberry. On the palate, it expresses an enveloping harmony, supported by elegant acidity and perfectly integrated sweet tannins.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the renowned Mazon plateau, located in the northernmost part of the estate, at an altitude between 430 and 460 metres. The glacial-origin soils, characterised by a calcareous-sandy composition, impart a pronounced aromatic precision to the wine. The vines, trained using the pergola system, derive from a historic selection that enhances the distinct varietal profile of the grape and broadens its gustatory complexity.
How it is produced
Vinification involves fermentation in concrete, followed by a long maturation of two years in barrels of various sizes. This meticulous ageing gives the wine a deep ruby colour and reveals aromas enriched by a measured hint of vanilla and sweet spices. The final rest in the bottle refines its overall harmony, bringing a marked concentration of flavours and absolute elegance to the glass.
History and Curiosities
Vinified separately with the 2022 vintage, Barthenau Vigna Herbsthöfl represents a milestone of the Mazon plateau. Its grapes take root in glacial-origin soils, situated between 430 and 460 metres above sea level, and come from a precious selection of the historic Vigna Roccolo from 1942. This illustrious heritage, signed by the Hofstätter winery, offers a South Tyrolean Pinot Noir of exceptional finesse: a masterpiece that enhances the power of the old vines, magnificently crowned by the prestigious score of 96 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2022
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1907
- Oenologist: Martin Foradori Hofstätter
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 50
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| Name | J.Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna Herbsthofl Pinot Nero 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Hofstatter |
| Story | History and Curiosities Vinified separately with the 2022 vintage, Barthenau Vigna Herbsthöfl represents a milestone of the Mazon plateau. Its grapes take root in glacial-origin soils, situated between 430 and 460 metres above sea level, and come from a precious selection of the historic Vigna Roccolo from 1942. This illustrious heritage, signed by the Hofstätter winery, offers a South Tyrolean Pinot Noir of exceptional finesse: a masterpiece that enhances the power of the old vines, magnificently crowned by the prestigious score of 96 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Altopiano di Mazon (Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italia) |
| Soil composition | Di origine glaciale, calcareo-sabbioso |
| Production technique | Traditional method: fermentation in concrete, one year in barrique and another year in large cask, then bottle ageing |
| Wine making | Traditional method: fermentation in concrete, one year in barriques and another year in large casks, then ageing in bottle. |
| Aging | One year in barrique and another year in large cask, then maturation in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |