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.

Limited production in terms of quantity, but a great variety of territories and wines. This is what characterizes the winemaking reality of Lombardy, which presents very different productions thanks to a remarkable heterogeneity of the environments, from the mountains to the hills, from the plains to the lakes.

From the great reds of Valtellina to the sparkling wines of Franciacorta and Oltrepò, Lombardy is home to nationally renowned appellations and smaller lesser-known appellations. In this region national and international grapes coexist, giving life to wine products more or less linked to the territory, but always united by a great quality.

Pinot Noir, Lombardy

Franciacorta DOCG Rosé Brut Ca' del Diavolo

Franciacorta Brut Rosé DOCG Millesimato 2021 Ferghettina

Franciacorta Brut Rosé DOCG 2021 Castello Bonomi

Franciacorta DOCG Dosaggio Zero Cisiolo Blanc de Noirs Muratori

Franciacorta DOCG Brut Rosé Tenuta Montenisa Marchesi Antinori

Franciacorta Rosé Nature DOCG Millesimato '61 2017 Berlucchi

Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut Rosé Muratori

Franciacorta Brut Rosé DOCG Tenuta Montenisa Marchesi Antinori

Franciacorta Brut Rosé DOCG 2021 Ferghettina

Franciacorta DOCG Pinònero Riserva 2017 Contadi Castaldi

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Brut Blanc de Noir DOCG Gran Cuvée 2019 Travaglino

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Brut Rosé DOCG Montecérésino 2019 Travaglino

Pinot Nero dell'Oltrepò Pavese DOC Pernice 2020 Conte Vistarino

Oltrepò Pavese DOCG Pas Dosé Metodo Classico Moratti Castello di Cigognola

Oltrepò Pavese DOC Pinot Nero Pernice 2021 Conte Vistarino

Franciacorta Rosè Brut DOCG Turra

Oltrepò Pavese DOCG Cuvée Angelo Moratti 2013 Castello di Cigognola

Franciacorta DOCG Riserva Nature 2018 Monzio Compagnoni