Pinot Noir
From a genetic point of view, DNA analyzes have confirmed pinot noir, pinot blanc and pinot gris are not three different grape varieties, but simply three different clones of the same variety. Pinot is one of the most ancient grapes ever and for this reason it is not surprising the presence of biotypes, which have differentiated over the centuries due to spontaneous mutations. Most likely it is a grape which was domesticated in ancient times in the central eastern area of France and which still today has its cradle of choice in Burgundy.
In Italy, pinot noir is present above all in Trentino Alto Adige and Oltrepò Pavese, although there is no lack of vineyards in Piedmont, especially in Alta Langa for the production of sparkling wine bases and in Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is a very delicate grape, with small, compact clusters and tight berries. It loves cool, breezy exposures with temperatures that are not too high and prefers soils with calcareous components.
The wine has a light ruby red color, almost transparent. The aromatic profile is of extreme finesse, with notes of small berries. The taste is fresh, rich and persistent, with delicate tannins and pleasant freshness. It is a red wine that excels for refined elegance.
Franciacorta Rosé Nature DOCG Millesimato '61 2017 Berlucchi
An elegant and austere Millesimato from pure Pinot Noir grapes, coming from the vineyards owned by Ragnoli, Quindici Piò and Gaspa, was born in the Berlucchi estates to delight the palates of all lovers of high-class wines.
It is harvested in the second ten days of August, after the soft pressing of the grapes, there is the alcoholic fermentation of the musts in steel vats and the ageing of 6 months in contact with the yeasts. A small percentage of Pinot Noir is vinified in red with fermentation ...
View product pageTrento Rosé DOC 1673 2017 Cesarini Sforza
Classic Method produced from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, the Trento Doc Rosé Brut comes from vineyards located on the Avisian Hills north of Trento, in the Valle di Cembra and Valsugana. Pinot Noir in purity, the grapes are harvested in the first days of September, with the soft pressing of the whole grapes. Followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and additional fermentation in the bottle.
Wine with a beautiful intense pink color with copper reflections and a very subtle perlage. ...
View product pageAlta Langa Brut DOCG Rosè Special Edition 2017 Elém
The Alta Langa Rosé Special Edition by Elém hails from Alta Langa, the area of Piedmont where Metodo Classico sparkling wines are produced.
The wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes which, once in the cellar, undergo a first cold skin maceration and then soft pressing. The must obtained is vinified in steel and sparkling according to the Metodo Classico, with second fermentation in bottle. The stay on the lees is at least 30 months.
Powder pink in colour and with a lively perlage, hints of dog rose ...
View product pagePommard AOC 1er Cru Pézerolles 2017 Olivier Leflaive
Olivier Leflaive's Pommard 1er Cru Pezerolles is a distinct expression of Burgundy that originates in the northern part of Pommard, near Beaune. The vineyards are characterized by a south-east exposure, guaranteeing early and optimal ripening of the Pinot Noir bunches.
The winemaking follows traditional methods with particular attention to quality. The harvest is entirely manual, with a rigorous selection of the bunches upon their arrival in the cellar to ensure that only the healthiest and ripes...
View product pageTrento Riserva Extra Brut DOC Perlé Nero 2017 Ferrari
Ferrari's Trento Extra Brut Perlé Nero Spumante comes from vineyards located within the farms of Villa Margon, Maso Orsi and Maso Valli, on the high hills of Trentino.
It is produced exclusively with Pinot Noir grapes, selected and harvested by hand in mid-September. The wine ages on selected yeasts for at least 6 years.
Perlé Nero is characterized by a golden yellow color. The nose is rich and mature, powerful and complex, with fruity, mineral and toasted hints. On the palate it is complex, with ...
View product pageTrento DOC Riserva Extra Brut 1673 2017 Cesarini Sforza
Only the best Chardonnay grapes, coming from the most suitable vineyards of the Cembra Valley, participate in the production of this Trento Extra Brut Riserva, the flagship of the Cesarini Sforza winery. The harvest takes place with manual harvesting of the bunches in the first ten days of September, then the whole grapes are softly pressed and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The deep, sandy soil gives it a remarkable flavor and minerality that can be appreciated es...
View product pageVolnay AOC Premier Cru Clos de la Barre Monopole 2017 Louis Jadot
Louis Jadot's Volnay Clos de la Barre Monopole is an exclusive Premier Cru, located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune. Bordered by Pommard to the north-east, Monthélie to the west and Meursault to the south, this area is famous for its delicate red wines, produced from extremely calcareous and calcium-rich soil.
The grapes, small and dark red in color, are destemmed and macerated in open tanks for 4 weeks, a technique that allows the terroir to fully express itself. Subsequently the wine matures...
View product pageChampagne AOC Grand Cru Brut Le Village 2017 Secondé-Simon
The Champagne Cuvée Grand Cru Brut Le Village is produced by the Maison Secondé-Simon. The maison is located in Ambonnay, in the Montagne de Reims and manages 6 hectares of vineyards.
Champagne is made exclusively from Pinot Noir. After being vinified, the wine is made into sparkling wine according to the Champenoise method, with 9 years of aging on the lees.
Straw yellow in color with golden hues and a fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals aromas of peach, quince, licorice and spices. The...
View product pageFranciacorta DOCG Pinònero Riserva 2017 Contadi Castaldi
Franciacorta Pinònero Riserva by Contadi Castaldi interprets Pinot Noir in a refined and unique version. Produced exclusively with Pinot Noir grapes from hillside vineyards, the wine benefits from a 65% yield, obtained from vines with an average age of 30 years. This wine is the result of a careful harvest, carried out between mid and late August.
The vinification involves a soft pressing, fermentation for 20 days in stainless steel and barrique, with malolactic fermentation partially carried out...
View product pageClos de Vougeot Grand Cru AOC 2017 Pierre Ponnelle
The Clos de Vougeot is a Grand Cru vineyard bordered by small walls that dominates the municipality of Vougeot, located within the borders of the wider Nuits-Saint-Georges, in Burgundy. The Pinot Noir grapes from which they are harvested from plants with very low yields that guarantee a high aromatic concentration. It rises in oak barrels for over 12 months.
It dresses in the glass of a beautiful intense ruby red. The bouquet is reminiscent of berries, tobacco and tea leaves. In the mouth it is s...
View product pageChambolle-Musigny AOC 1er Cru Les Feusselottes 2017 La Pousse d'Or
Domaine de la Pousse d'Or's Chambolle-Musigni 1er Cru Les Feusselottes comes from a unique location in Chambolle-Musigny, located between the village and Les Charmes. This area, known for its shallow, limestone-rich soil, gives the wine a distinctive minerality.
The harvest of Pinot Noir grapes follows a careful process that involves scrupulous post-harvest selection and pressing. The winemaking process takes place with cold maceration for a week and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in tanks. ...
View product pageVolnay AOC 1er Cru Clos des Angles 2017 Olivier Leflaive
The Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles by Olivier Leflaive is a red wine from a terroir that benefits from good south-east exposure leading to an early ripening of the grapes. The soil, a combination of limestone, clay and silt, contributes to the complexity and elegance of the Pinot Noir, harvested from vines around 40 years of age.
The winemaking begins following a careful selection of the grapes, which are pressed partially whole and subjected to a 21-day alcoholic fermentation with maceration on ...
View product pageOltrepò Pavese DOCG Metodo Classico Brut Testarossa 2017 La Versa
The La Versa Testarossa is a quality sparkling wine Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Brut, produced with 100% Pinot Noir grapes. This sparkling wine embodies the excellence of the winemaking tradition of the Oltrepò Pavese, thanks to meticulous processing and long refinement which they enhance its distinctive characteristics.
The vinification takes place in white with soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature with selected yeasts. The cuvée ferments in the bottle with La Versa's ex...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Pas Dosé Blanc de Noirs 2017 Cocchi
Pas Dosé is Cocchi's Blanc de Noirs, obtained exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, harvested manually in crates, with a high concentration and initial acidity that will allow the final bubble to face unthinkable periods of refinement.
After the 3-week fermentation in small steel vats, according to the Cocchi style, this sparkling wine is sent to the second fermentation and remains to refine on its lees in the bottle for at least 80 months, with manual remuage on wooden pupitres and disgorgement à ...
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