ORIGIN: Italy
SOIL: Fresh, sandy soils, predominantly calcareous
GRAPE CULTIVATION: Guyot and Spurred Cordon
HARVESTING: Handpicked
VINIFICATION: Slow fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16–18°C. This is followed by bottling for the secondary fermentation and aging in the bottle for at least 16 months.
AGING: Minimum of 16 months in the bottle on the lees.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12% vol
COLOUR: Straw-yellow with golden tinges
NOSE: Fine aromatic with fresh fruit and bread crust hints
TASTE: Vivid, balanced, with enveloping and velvety structure
RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS: Excellent as an aperitif; pairs well with shellfish, raw fish, white meats with flavorful sauces, and smoked meats.
INTERNATIONAL PAIRINGS: It balances well spicy sensations, perfect with oriental dishes, like Thai or Indian food.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8 – 10°C
Pinot Nero Oltrepò Pavese DOCG
