Pinot Nero "Schweizer" Alto Adige DOC 2020

For many, enthusiasts and experts alike, this Pinot Noir Schweizer represents a kind of benchmark, that is, a reference point for assessing the quality of mountain Pinot Noirs, no matter where in the world they come from. The grapes, in this case, only come from areas carefully chosen for their microclimate. Vineyards that, over the years, have proven to be ideal for the production of this grape variety. Individual vineyards are located at altitudes varying between 350 and 700 metres and include a great diversity of soils. The plantings, with planting densities of up to 12,500 vines per hectare, guarantee low yields and high quality. Vinification takes place in open tanks, where the fermenting must comes into contact with the skins through frequent pumping over and punching down. Thanks to these techniques, the colouring substances and aromas contained in the skins are extracted and pass into the wine. At the end of fermentation, the wine then passes from steel into barriques, where malolactic fermentation takes place and where it then matures for a period of approximately 12 months. Then, after bottling, the wine matures further for about a year in the bottle. Schweizer Pinot Noir presents itself in the glass with a beautiful ruby red colour that varies from soft to intense depending on the vintage. The nose reveals a seductive bouquet with complex fruit aromas such as ripe berries and cherries, followed by spicy notes of pepper and leather. These aromas and sensations also find perfect correspondence in the mouth, where the wine offers pleasant surprises, thanks to its enveloping tannin and great elegance and finesse. Its structure and harmonious body make this mountain red wine extremely long-lived. Schweizer Pinot Noir is perfect with game, braised meats, red meats and mature cheeses.