Pinot Noir Riserva South tyrol

Gran Zeno

A.A. Pinot Nero Riserva DOC 2021

Crafted from meticulously selected grapes, harvested from old vines rooted in a sun-kissed, high-altitude vineyard, Gran Zeno is the result of passionate craftsmanship shaped by patience, dedication, and deep respect for the passage of time. Aged for 16 months in fine French tonneaux, this Riserva reveals the most authentic and refined soul of Pinot Nero: elegant, complex, and harmonious. Each drop tells a story – of soil, light, and sensitive intuition that guides every decision in the cellar - enchanting the senses with an intense and unforgettable tasting experience.

More than just a Riserva wine, Gran Zeno is a journey through the noblest expressions of Pinot Nero, offering a deep and captivating interpretation of this extraordinary grape variety.

Range:

Vineyard range and rare vintages

Variety:

Pinot Nero

Growing Areas:

Merano - Cermes

550 m

Yield:

35 hl/ha

Soil:

morainic, light, permeable, decomposed slate, granite and gneiss, barren and sandy

Age of vines:

25 years

Vinification:

After cold maceration with mash movement for 5 days, alcoholic fermentation takes place for approx. 10 days under controlled temperature in steel barrels. Following biological acid reduction, the Pinot Noir matures for 16 months in the cellar in new and used 300-litre tonneaux barrels.

Tasting notes from our winemaker:

Lively ruby red colour. Elegant bouquet, fresh fruit, wild berries such as raspberries, wild cherries and plum jam. Well-structured, tasty flavour, leaving an elegant and lingering aftertaste on the palate.

Wine & Food:

game, game birds, milk-fed lamb, rabbit, roasts and hard cheese

Wine storage:

Store bottles lying down, in a dark place at a maximum temperature of 15°C.
Humidity: ideally between 50–70%.
Odour-free cellar, as foreign odours can affect the wine.

Serving temperature:

16°C

Analysis and nutritional values – vintage 2021:

ABV: 14,0 %
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5,25 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1,5 g/l

E in 100 ml: 343kj/ 82kcal

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