Renaissance Pinot Noir Riserva
The Renaissance Riserva wines are only produced in vintages which meet the conditions necessary to create these special wines. This Riserva reflects the interaction of soil, microclimate and winemaker in an exceptional Pinot Noir.
Appellation: Südtirol Alto Adige DOC
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Color: Bright ruby red with light violet rim.
Bouquet: Intense aroma of red and black berries, light notes of cherry, a touch of blood orange, with pepper and toast nuances.
Taste: Juicy red berries and black cherry on the palate, dark chocolate, balsamic, and leather, with fresh, well-integrated tannins that are soft and pleasing. There is a nice mineral note that blends very harmoniously on the finish.
Alcohol: 13.5%.
Total Acid: 5.4 g/l.
Residual Sugar: 0.3 g/l.
Serving Temperature: 18 to 20° C (64 - 68° F)
Pairing: This Pinot Noir is perfectly suited wine to pair with a wide variety of food because of its bright acidity, complexity, and rich fruit character. It is one of the few varietals that pairs well with either a delicate, poached salmon or a rich, braised duck breast.
Location: South edge of the Eisacktal (Isarco Valley) at the foot of the Sciliar massif.
Altitude: 500-550 meters (1,640-1,800 feet) a.s.l.
Soil: Calcareous moraines on solid quartz porphyry.
Slope: 50–55%
Training: Trellis
Density: 8,000 vines/ha.
Yield: 40 hl/ha.
Harvest: Mid-September.
Vinification: One week of cold maceration, then then fermentation and two weeks mash-time in steel tanks (40% as whole bunches).
Aging: 18-months fermentation and aging in barriques (50% new wooden barrels) and then blended and stored for 6 months in large wooden barrels before bottling.
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