Pinot-Nero | Grape variety
Pinot Noir, known as Pinot Nero in Italy, is one of the most demanding grape varieties in cultivation - and one of the most fascinating in the glass. Originally from Burgundy in France, the variety has opened up a whole new chapter in Italy. Particularly in the north of the country - in South Tyrol, Trentino, Oltrepò Pavese (Lombardy) and in smaller growing areas such as Friuli - the variety finds ideal conditions to show its elegant, finesse-rich side. Pinot Nero wines are produced here that are characterized by precision, freshness and depth and, at their best, can certainly compete with the great examples from France.
Italy's Pinot Noir usually has a light to ruby red color and is rather light to medium-bodied on the palate, but with remarkable aromatic complexity. Aromas of red forest fruits, sour cherries, cranberries and often floral hints of violets or roses are typical. There are also subtle spicy notes, which can also be reminiscent of cinnamon, cloves or black pepper, depending on how the wine is aged. Many Italian producers deliberately rely on a restrained use of wood to emphasize the finesse of the fruit, while others use targeted ageing in barriques to create structure and depth.
The expressiveness of Pinot Nero is particularly remarkable in South Tyrol, where it thrives at altitudes between 400 and 800 meters. The combination of cool nights, alpine microclimate and mineral soils gives the wine its special clarity and freshness. In municipalities such as Montan, Neumarkt and Mazon, Pinot Noir wines of international renown are produced - precise, mineral and often with great ageing potential. Trentino also produces elegant, often somewhat more powerful varieties, which are particularly impressive due to their silky texture. In Oltrepò Pavese, Pinot Nero is not only considered a high-quality red wine, but also an important basis for high-quality sparkling wines made according to the classic method.
Pinot Noir is a wine of quiet tones that rewards attention and patience. Its fascination lies less in its opulence than in its balance, finesse and expressiveness. No other red wine reflects the interplay of location, climate and the winemaker's hand as sensitively as Pinot Nero. In Italy, it has not only found a new home, but also a great future. - Gerardo [TS04/25]
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Villa Nigra · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2017Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
Pinot Nero of ruby color, fruity aroma of red berries, cherries and fine spices. Well integrated toasted aromas perceptible. Ripe fruit sweetness and seductive on the palate with fine tannin structure and long finish. Villa Nigra is the Latin name of 'Schwarzhaus', an excellent Pinot Noir site with the necessary temperature variations between day and night....
€ 30,95 = 41,27 €/L
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Mazon · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2021Kellerei Kurtatsch, South Tyrol
The Pinot Nero Riserva Mazon comes from the highly prized single vineyard Mazon, which is considered one of the best Pinot Noir origins in Italy. This privileged location gives the wine exceptional depth and elegance. The nose reveals a multi-layered bouquet of dark cherries, ripe wild berries and floral nuances of violets, complemented by fine toasted aromas reminiscent of fine wood and a subtle...
€ 31,95 = 42,60 €/L
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Praepositus · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2020Kloster Neustift, South Tyrol
The Praepositus Pinot Noir Riserva is a masterpiece of elegance and expressiveness that captures all the finesse of this noble grape variety. Its brilliant ruby red with shining edges already promises the highest level of sophistication visually. The nose reveals a complex interplay of aromas of ripe sour cherries, cassis and wild strawberries, accompanied by fine spicy notes such as cinnamon and clove. Hints of forest floor and a subtle smoky note lend the bouquet additional depth and character....
€ 32,95 = 43,93 €/L
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Maglen · Pinot-Nero Riserva DOC 2022Kellerei Tramin, South Tyrol
Pinot Nero Riserva Maglen impresses as an outstanding Pinot Noir with a radiant ruby to garnet red color that reflects its elegance and maturity. The bouquet is layered and expressive, recalling sour cherries, ripe wild berries, orange zest, and fine spice...
€ 34,95 = 46,60 €/L
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Sanct Valentin · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2020St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Pinot Noir Riserva St. Valentin comes from the top vineyards around St. Michael-Eppan, where ideal climatic conditions and calcareous soils promote the growth of this demanding grape variety. In the glass, the wine is bright garnet red with ruby reflections and reveals a multi-layered bouquet of juicy cherries, small berries and floral notes of violets. Subtle hints of marzipan and fine wood maturity lend it additional depth and...
€ 34,95 = 46,60 €/L
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Eruzione 1614 · Pinot-Nero IGT 2020Planeta, Sicily
This exceptional, pure Pinot Noir thrives on the fertile soils of Mount Etna and is only cultivated on a small, carefully selected area. Although Pinot Noir has been cultivated in the region for centuries, albeit on a limited scale, this Pinot Noir is a unique and original interpretation of the noble grape...
€ 34,95 = 46,60 €/L
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Lafòa · Pinot-Nero DOC 2021Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The Lafòa Pinot Nero is an expressive Pinot Nero that reflects its origin and high quality in every respect. In the glass, it is a deep ruby red with light garnet reflections. The nose reveals a complex bouquet of ripe cherries, raspberries and a fine spicy note, accompanied by elegant toasted aromas reminiscent of cedar wood and lightly roasted...
€ 36,95 = 49,27 €/L
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Trattmann · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2021Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
The Pinot Noir Riserva Trattmann is one of the flagship wines of the Girlan Winery and is made exclusively from strictly selected grapes that grow in the best Pinot vineyards in South Tyrol. Its intense ruby red color with delicate garnet reflections already announces the depth and maturity of this wine. On the nose, it unfolds a complex interplay of aromas of sweet and sour cherries, complemented by subtle spicy notes, fine roasted aromas and a hint of forest floor - multi-layered, but always...
€ 39,95 = 53,27 €/L
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Unoaked · Blauburgunder IGT 2019Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
The “Unoaked” is a Pinot Noir that refuses any contact with wood - consistently like an ascetic in designer clothes. Instead of barrique pomp, there are ceramic eggs, meditative periods of rest and an almost spiritual devotion to the terroir. Fermentation? Spontaneous, of course. Ageing? In oval amphorae, as if the wine is not made, but born. The whole thing in a very small edition of 1,333 bottles, which are as rare as honest compliments in...
€ 39,95 = 53,27 €/L
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Eruzione 1614 · Pinot-Nero IGT 2022 (Bio)Planeta, Sicily
This exceptional, pure Pinot Noir thrives on the fertile soils of Mount Etna and is only cultivated on a small, carefully selected area. Although Pinot Noir has been cultivated in the region for centuries, albeit on a limited scale, this Pinot Noir is a unique and original interpretation of the noble grape...
€ 39,95 = 53,27 €/L
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Sande · Pinot-Nero IGT 2015Fasoli Gino, Veneto
The Pinot Nero Sande has a deep ruby red color and reveals an intense, multi-layered bouquet on the nose. Aromas of dried plum, rum pot and ripe cherries unfold alongside subtle spicy notes and a hint of herbs. The aromatics are characteristic of the use of dried grapes, whose concentrated fruit gives the wine richness and depth. On the palate, the Pinot Nero is soft and harmonious, with ripe tannins and a fine interplay between fruit sweetness, structure and spice. The long, warm finish is supported by a...
€ 89,95 = 119,93 €/L
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Vigna Oberhof · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2019Kloster Neustift, South Tyrol
The Pinot Nero Riserva Vigna Oberhof is an expressive single-vineyard wine that reflects the terroir of the Oberhof vineyard in its most elegant form. With its brilliant ruby red color and bright reflections, it is already visually promising. The complex bouquet combines intense aromas of ripe sour cherries, wild berries and cassis with fine spices of cinnamon, cloves and a hint of dark chocolate. Subtle notes of forest floor and a delicate smoky nuance lend depth to the fragrance, while marmalade...
€ 89,95 = 119,93 €/L
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Palazzo Lana Extrême · Franciacorta Riserva DOCG 2013Guido Berlucchi, Lombardy
The Palazzo Lana Extrême Franciacorta Riserva fascinates with its intense straw-yellow color, which is interspersed with elegant rose-gold reflections. The fine perlage is delicate yet expressive, leading to a persistent, creamy mousse with a long-lasting crown. Its bouquet is generous and multi-faceted: fragrant apricots and sweet melon merge with the citrus-fresh notes of open orange peel, giving it an inviting, aromatic...
€ 99,95 = 133,27 €/L
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Curlan · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2020 (1er Holzkiste)Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
A bottle of Pinot Noir Riserva Curlan in a high quality original wooden box:
€ 115,00 = 153,33 €/L
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Curlan · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2018 (1er Holzkiste)Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
A bottle of Pinot Noir Riserva Curlan in a high quality original wooden box:
€ 115,00 = 153,33 €/L
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The Wine Collection · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2019 (1er Geschenkkarton)St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
With the Pinot Noir Riserva “The Wine Collection”, Hans Terzer presents the fourth edition of an exceptional Pinot Noir that sets international standards in terms of elegance and sophistication. The grapes come from rigorously selected, prime vineyards in the municipality of Eppan, which offer ideal conditions for this sensitive grape variety on calcareous gravel soils with clay and moraine influence. The wine shines a brilliant ruby red in the glass. The nose reveals a deep and complex bouquet...
€ 125,00 = 166,67 €/L
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Vigna Ganger · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2019 (1er Holzkiste)Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
A bottle of Pinot Noir Riserva Vigna Ganger in a high quality original wooden box:
€ 139,95 = 186,60 €/L
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Lafòa · Pinot-Nero DOC 2021 (6er Holzkiste)Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
Six bottles of Pinot Nero Lafòa in a high quality original wooden box:
€ 231,00 = 51,33 €/L
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