Cantina Kurtatsch
Pinot Nero Riserva Mazon 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pino Nero Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and subsequent ageing in barriques for 12 months; at least 1 year of ageing in bottle. |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Pinot Noir, still red Riserva Alto Adige DOC, 14% vol
- Aroma and taste: notes of black cherry, wild berries, violet and light toasted hints
- Structure: full-bodied and deep, lively acidity and subtle minerality
- Ageing: 12 months in barrique and at least 1 year in bottle for greater complexity
- Pairings: cured meats, cheeses and pork; decant for 1 hour; 93 pts James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
Kurtatsch Pinot Nero Riserva Mazon is a still red wine that elegantly expresses the typical characteristics of Pinot Noir from Alto Adige. The bouquet opens with notes of black cherries, wild berries and violets, enhanced by delicate toasted nuances. On the palate, it reveals a dense and profound structure, enlivened by a pleasant freshness and a subtle mineral streak. This refined complexity makes it ideal to pair with pork dishes, cured meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the renowned Mazon vineyard, located in the municipality of Egna in Alto Adige. The rows stretch across south-west facing slopes, at an altitude between 350 and 450 metres. This position ensures a cool climate, essential for a slow and balanced ripening of the grapes. The soil, composed of sand, red-brown silty earth and silty conglomerate, gives the wine a pronounced mineral personality, the result of a deliberately low yield per hectare.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous selection of the grapes and a cold maceration lasting five days. Fermentation takes place spontaneously in stainless steel tanks thanks to the action of indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation. To best integrate the fruity and toasted components, the wine matures for twelve months in barrels and completes its journey with a further period of rest in the bottle before being released to the market.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1900, Cantina Kurtatsch brings together 190 families under the banner of sustainable viticulture in perfect harmony with nature. The renowned Pinot Nero Riserva 2022 originates from Mazon, in the municipality of Egna, an area famous for its ideal soil and climate conditions. The slopes, situated between 350 and 450 metres, and the cool climate enhance the natural elegance of the finest grapes. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling and the Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, this oenological masterpiece elevates the work of the historic cooperative to a true benchmark.
Awards
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2022
93/100
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.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Erwin Carli
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 190
Outstanding wine is made in the vineyard. That’s why we consider our members – who do the vineyard work – to be the protagonists. For generations, they have cultivated a special connection to their vineyards, and know every single grapevine. This invaluable knowledge, paired with the small structure of our winery, offers the best prerequisites for the production of unique, characterful wines.
Thanks to the 190 small-structured family farms that cultivate 190 hectares of vineyards in a sustainable way, we are able to select the best grape material for each individual location.
We, together with our 190 members, have committed ourselves to producing nature-oriented wines through a comprehensive policy of sustainibility. The goal: sustainability in all areas – from the work in the vineyard through to the final product. During the year, we are in continuous exchange with our members to advise and support. Sustainibility is also a topic in the cellars: continuing education and optimizing guarantee sustainably designed work methods. Read more
| Name | Kurtatsch Pinot Nero Riserva Mazon 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Cantina Kurtatsch |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1900, Cantina Kurtatsch brings together 190 families under the banner of sustainable viticulture in perfect harmony with nature. The renowned Pinot Nero Riserva 2022 originates from Mazon, in the municipality of Egna, an area famous for its ideal soil and climate conditions. The slopes, situated between 350 and 450 metres, and the cool climate enhance the natural elegance of the finest grapes. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling and the Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, this oenological masterpiece elevates the work of the historic cooperative to a true benchmark. |
| Origin | Mazon (municipality of Egna) |
| Climate | Cool climate |
| Soil composition | Sand, red-brown silty earth and silty conglomerate |
| Yield per hectare | 40 hl/ha |
| Production technique | Cold maceration for 5 days; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation; ageing for 12 months in barriques and at least 1 year in bottle |
| Wine making | Cold maceration for 5 days; spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts; malolactic fermentation; ageing for 12 months in barriques and at least 1 year in bottle. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and subsequent ageing in barriques for 12 months; at least 1 year of ageing in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.1 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |