Blauburgunder St. Valentin 2017 ST.MICHAEL 750ml

South Tyrol DOC
Pinot Noir Riserva
Sanct Valentin

Pinot Noir has been cultivated in South Tyrol since 1850 and is also known in many places as Pinot Noir. It is the winery's most important red wine. This grape variety is a
very special challenge for the winemaker, as it is very demanding in terms of soil and climate, and must also be processed with special care in the cellar. For the Pinot Noir
Sanct Valentin, which has been part of the prestige line since 1995, only grapes from the best vineyards and oldest vines are used. Extremely low yields and the greatest
care produce an elegant and highly sensual wine, characterised by structure, balance and fine tannins.

Eye: Ruby red
Nose: aromas of small berries, violets and smoky vanilla. On the palate: notes of porcini mushrooms and truffles.
Taste: spicy, smooth, seductive

Variety description: Pinot noir
Growing site: Various vineyards in St. Michael-Eppan and the surrounding area (400-550 m) Exposure: South-southeast to south-southwest Soils: Moraine debris and
limestone gravel soils
Method of cultivation: Guyot
Vine age: 8 to 26 years
Harvest: Mid-September; harvest and grape selection by hand.
Vinification: Cold maceration (three days) followed by fermentation and soft pressing. Fermentation in steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in barriques. After
about one year, assemblage and further maturation for six months in large wooden barrels.
Yield: 45 hl/ha
Wine data
Alcohol content: 14
Acidity: 5,5 gr/lt
Drinking temperature: 14-16°.
Ageing/potential: 10 years and more
Recommended consumption: Ideal as an accompaniment to braised lamb shoulder or saddle, oxtail or strong cheese.