Colterenzio
Pinot Nero St. Daniel Riserva 2023
| 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 | Malolactic fermentation and ageing of the wine for two-thirds in large 35 hl wooden casks and one-third in barriques for 12 months; one year of maturation in bottle. |
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Pinot Noir from Alto Adige DOC, Cornaiano area (BZ), 13.5% vol
- Characteristics: garnet red colour, notes of cherry, red fruits and spices
- Vinification: brief cold maceration and 14-day fermentation at 25°C
- Ageing: 12 months in large barrels and barriques, followed by 1 year of bottle maturation
- Pairings: veal, poultry, fish; serve at 14-16°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Colterenzio Pinot Nero Riserva St. Daniel is a red wine from Alto Adige that elegantly expresses the typical characteristics of Pinot Noir. It appears a garnet red in the glass, introducing a broad bouquet with prominent notes of cherry, wild berries and subtle spicy hints. On the palate, it reveals a medium and balanced body, supported by velvety tannins that lead to a long and refined finish. It pairs perfectly with light starters, white meats such as veal and poultry, or intensely flavoured fish dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Cornaiano area, located in the province of Bolzano. The vineyards, situated between 350 and 450 metres above sea level, benefit from an ideal microclimate with significant temperature variations between day and night. The soils, of volcanic origin with morainic sediments, give the wine a marked personality and definition. The agronomic management is overseen by Colterenzio, a benchmark producer that enhances the hills of the Bolzano area with great precision and care.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a brief cold maceration, aimed at gently extracting aromatic precursors and colour. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine matures for twelve months in wooden barrels and barriques, also undergoing malolactic fermentation. The ageing process concludes with a further year of rest in the bottle, essential for achieving full structural harmony. To fully appreciate its aromatic complexity, it is recommended to open the bottle about an hour before serving.
History and Curiosities
The Pinot Nero Riserva St. Daniel from Colterenzio is an authentic expression of the Alto Adige DOC, produced by the historic cooperative founded in 1960. Grown at altitudes between 350 and 450 metres on volcanic and moraine soils, the grapes undergo careful vinification overseen by oenologist Martin Lemayr. Maturation for twelve months in large casks and barriques, followed by a further year in the bottle, shapes a fascinating aromatic profile. This elegant red envelops the palate with notes of cherry and spices, finishing with a persistent and truly unforgettable finish.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Martin Lemayr
- Bottles produced: 1.900.000
- Hectares: 300
It was in the 1980s, South Tyrol was primarily a red-wine region, and the quality was run-of-the-mill. Raifer, a winegrower himself, recognised the potential of South Tyrol as an outstanding winegrowing region: The terroir was cheap, sufficient vineyard area was available and the winegrowers were hard-working and skilled. His first step in his vineyard, "Lafóa", a sunny mountain slope behind the Colterenzio cellar, was to replace the Vernatsch vines with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and, later, Sauvignon Blanc. He also brought in new quality standards: Lower yield for higher-quality grapes and higher-quality wines. It was on this pilot vineyard slope that, with both Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon, the new quality standard measures were introduced.
This quality philosophy extended its reach to all members of the cooperative: new grape varietals were experimented with, and quality groups created. Today, the members and workers at the cellar are committed to working in line with this model throughout the entire winegrowing area, the cellars and for all wines.
The 300 partner winegrowers of the Colterenzio winery are the backbone of the company. They work year-round on their wine hills with their families in order to supply us with top-quality wine grapes in autumn. Read more
| Name | Colterenzio Pinot Nero St. Daniel Riserva 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Colterenzio |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Pinot Nero Riserva St. Daniel from Colterenzio is an authentic expression of the Alto Adige DOC, produced by the historic cooperative founded in 1960. Grown at altitudes between 350 and 450 metres on volcanic and moraine soils, the grapes undergo careful vinification overseen by oenologist Martin Lemayr. Maturation for twelve months in large casks and barriques, followed by a further year in the bottle, shapes a fascinating aromatic profile. This elegant red envelops the palate with notes of cherry and spices, finishing with a persistent and truly unforgettable finish. |
| Origin | Cornaiano (BZ) |
| Climate | Cool microclimate with significant temperature fluctuations between day and night |
| Soil composition | Volcanic with morainic deposits |
| Cultivation system | Espalier |
| Yield per hectare | 4,500 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 °C |
| Fermentation | 14 days |
| Production technique | Brief cold maceration, subsequent fermentation at 25 °C for 14 days and ageing in wood (2/3 in large 35 hl barrels and 1/3 in barriques) for 12 months, with one year of maturation in bottle |
| Wine making | Short cold maceration followed by fermentation at 25°C for 14 days. Ageing for two-thirds in large wooden casks (35 hl) and one-third in barriques for 12 months, with malolactic fermentation taking place during the wood ageing. One year of maturation in bottle. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and ageing of the wine for two-thirds in large 35 hl wooden casks and one-third in barriques for 12 months; one year of maturation in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.1 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |