Pfitscher
Pinot Nero Matan Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pino Nero Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | 12–15 months in oak wood and for a few months in the bottle |
- Origin and grape variety: Alto Adige DOC, pure Pinot Noir Riserva, vintage 2022, 13.5% vol
- Ageing: fermentation for 14-16 days, 12-15 months in oak and resting in bottle
- Aromas: hints of blackberry, wild berries, liquorice, undergrowth, spices and balsamic notes
- Taste and style: dry, medium-bodied, fine and discreet tannins, velvety sip, persistent finish
- Serving: at 16-18 °C and decanted for 1 hour. Excellent with red meats, game, roasts and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pfitscher Pinot Nero Matan Riserva is a still red wine that captures the essence of mountain Pinot Noir. In Alto Adige, this wine develops an intense profile, led by notes of blackberry, liquorice and undergrowth, with hints of delicate spices. On the palate, it expresses a medium and elegant structure, defined by discreet and meticulous tannins. The dry and velvety sip is accompanied by a harmonious and persistent finish, ideal for refined pairings with red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the renowned plots of Montagna, in the Alto Adige region. The vines thrive on steep, mountainous vineyards at six hundred metres above sea level, benefiting from a truly alpine terroir. The marked nocturnal temperature variations impart a compact garnet hue and a concentrated, vigorous fruit. The Pfitscher winery manages production according to sustainable principles, aiming to express the essence of the high-altitude climate in a long-lived wine of profound finesse.
How it is produced
In the winery, the process protects the fruit through temperature-controlled fermentation. For about two weeks, continuous punching down of the cap is carried out in special vats, extracting the noble components with great precision. Maturation continues for over twelve months in oak barrels, enriching the bouquet with subtle woody nuances. A suitable period of bottle ageing completes the process, harmonising the flavour balance and delivering a clean sip, with chiselled tannins and a vibrant character.
History and Curiosities
The result of the dedication of the Pfitscher family, active since 1861, Pinot Nero Matan Riserva embodies the purest elegance of Alto Adige. This red wine originates in Montagna from steep vineyards located at 600 metres above sea level, where the significant temperature variations give the grapes an unrivalled intensity. Overseen by oenologist Hannes Pfitscher under the certified sustainability of CasaClima Wine, this wine expresses the authentic high-altitude terroir: a memorable oenological expression, celebrated by critics with the excellent score of 94/100.
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1861
- Oenologist: Hannes Pfitscher
- Bottles produced: 180.000
- Hectares: 25
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| Name | Pfitscher Pinot Nero Matan Riserva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red 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 | Pfitscher |
| Story | History and Curiosities The result of the dedication of the Pfitscher family, active since 1861, Pinot Nero Matan Riserva embodies the purest elegance of Alto Adige. This red wine originates in Montagna from steep vineyards located at 600 metres above sea level, where the significant temperature variations give the grapes an unrivalled intensity. Overseen by oenologist Hannes Pfitscher under the certified sustainability of CasaClima Wine, this wine expresses the authentic high-altitude terroir: a memorable oenological expression, celebrated by critics with the excellent score of 94/100. |
| Origin | Montagna (Bolzano) |
| Climate | Mountain climate |
| Fermentation | Approximately 14–16 days |
| Production technique | Temperature-controlled fermentation with punching down of the cap for about 14–16 days in barrels; ageing for 12–15 months in oak wood and for a few months in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Fermentation at a controlled temperature with continuous punching down of the grape skins for about 14–16 days in special vats; ageing for 12–15 months in oak wood and for several months in the bottle. |
| Aging | 12–15 months in oak wood and for a few months in the bottle |
| Year production | 180000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |