San Michele Appiano
Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva 2023
| 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 | At least 12 months in barrique |
- Name and grape: Alto Adige DOC, 100% Pinot Noir, still red wine Riserva
- Aromatic characteristics: notes of wild berries, bark, dried flowers, cocoa and sweet spices
- Vinification process: fermentation in steel followed by 12 months of ageing in barrique
- Serving method: decant for 1 hour and serve at a temperature of 14–16 °C for balance
- Pairings and longevity: ideal with pasta, meats and cheeses; ageing potential in bottle of 5–10 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva from San Michele Appiano is a still red wine that elegantly expresses the soul of its territory. Made from Pinot Noir 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 enveloping structure, ripe tannins and a harmonious finish. It boasts excellent ageing potential, with a splendid evolution over time.
Where it comes from
It 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 Guyot system, 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 Alto Adige, offering with this label an authentic and refined interpretation of the mountain terroir.
How it is produced
After 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 wooden barrels, 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 beef or pork. To enjoy it at its best, it is recommended to decant for an hour before serving at the ideal temperature between 14 and 16 degrees.
History and Curiosities
The Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva 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 oenological rarity 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 92 points by James Suckling, enhances this South Tyrolean red.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1907
- Oenologist: Hans Terzer
- Bottles produced: 2.800.000
- Hectares: 390
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| Name | San Michele Appiano Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | San Michele Appiano |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva 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 oenological rarity 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 92 points by James Suckling, enhances this South Tyrolean red. |
| Origin | Various vineyards in the municipality of S. Michele Appiano (400-500 m a.s.l.) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 4,500 kg/ha |
| Harvest | Mid-September |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with punching down and pumping over |
| Wine making | Fermentation with several punch-downs and pump-overs in stainless steel tanks; ageing for at least 12 months in barriques. |
| Aging | At least 12 months in barrique |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.6 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 30.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |