{"product_id":"san-michele-appiano-sanct-valentin-pinot-nero-riserva-2023","title":"San Michele Appiano Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva from San Michele Appiano is a still red wine that elegantly expresses the soul of its territory. Made from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it stands out for its transparent ruby red colour and a complex bouquet, with notes of wild berries, cinchona, potpourri and sweet spices. On the palate, it reveals an \u003cstrong\u003eenveloping structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, ripe tannins and a harmonious finish. It boasts excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a splendid evolution over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt originates in Alto Adige, from the vineyards of San Michele Appiano situated at an altitude between 400 and 500 metres. The vines, trained using the \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot system\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintain a low yield to ensure a high aromatic concentration. Under the guidance of oenologist Hans Terzer, the San Michele Appiano winery enhances the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eAlto Adige\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering with this label an authentic and refined interpretation of the \u003cstrong\u003emountain terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvesting in mid-September, the grapes ferment in steel tanks with punching down and pumping over. This is followed by at least twelve months of ageing in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental step to smooth the tannic texture and achieve a dry extract of thirty grams per litre. It pairs perfectly with flavourful first courses, cheeses and \u003cstrong\u003ebeef or pork\u003c\/strong\u003e. To enjoy it at its best, it is recommended to decant for an hour before serving at the \u003cstrong\u003eideal temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e between 14 and 16 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the excellence of the San Michele Appiano winery, a historic establishment founded in 1907. For the oenologist Hans Terzer, this wine represents an ambitious bet won: transforming the grape variety into an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eoenological rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e of extraordinary grace. The result of a rigorous selection of grapes grown between 400 and 500 metres above sea level, the wine matures for at least twelve months in barriques, acquiring unparalleled elegance. The 2023 vintage, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e92 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhances this South Tyrolean red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"San Michele Appiano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46073600213163,"sku":"59875","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/san-michele-appiano-sanct-valentin-pinot-nero-riserva-2023_59875_1_abea3f48-2bf6-4dc0-904b-d916133a4d90.webp?v=1773806799","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/san-michele-appiano-sanct-valentin-pinot-nero-riserva-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}