Tiefenbrunner
Linticlarus Pinot Nero Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pino Nero Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing for 12 months in small oak barrels (50% new), followed by a further 6 months in large casks and a period of bottle ageing (approximately 1 year) before being released for sale. |
- Appellation: Alto Adige DOC, 100% Pinot Noir, Riserva 2022
- Tasting profile: ruby red, with notes of wild berries and cherry
- Winemaking: cold maceration, fermentation in concrete and aged in oak for 18 months
- Terroir: vines between 450 and 800m in Montagna and Corona, with south/south-west exposure
- Food pairings: ideal with game and mature cheeses; 93 points James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
Linticlarus Pinot Nero Riserva by Tiefenbrunner is a red wine of great elegance produced in South Tyrol. This 100% Pinot Nero falls under the famous Alto Adige designation and is distinguished by an aromatic profile focused on clear notes of forest fruits and cherry. On the palate, it is structured and rounded, offering a harmonious taste that closes with a persistent finish. Its complexity stems from a careful vinification process involving the use of concrete tanks and oak barrels, highlighting the qualities linked to its terroir.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the picturesque hillside vineyards located in the Montagna and Corona areas, characterised by a privileged south and south-west exposure. The sites are located at an altitude of between 450 and 800 metres above sea level, a condition that fosters an ideal climate for the correct ripening of the bunches. Geologically, the Montagna area is defined by clay-sandy soils resting on Dolomite rock, while in Corona, calcareous-clay soils of morainic origin prevail, elements that give the wine its distinct aromatic precision.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest and a careful selection of the bunches, which are largely destemmed while maintaining a fraction of whole bunches. After a one-week cold maceration, alcoholic fermentation takes place in concrete tanks for approximately two weeks. Malolactic fermentation and the subsequent twelve-month ageing occur in small oak barrels, some of which are new. Finally, the wine rests for a further six months in large barrels before completing its journey with a long period of bottle ageing.
History and interesting facts
The Tiefenbrunner Linticlarus Pinot Nero Riserva celebrates the precious heritage of a historic estate, active since 1848 and a symbol of South Tyrolean viticulture. The genesis of this masterpiece is rooted in historic vineyards planted between 1994 and 1997, located on the evocative heights of Montagna and Corona. This long, centuries-old journey, guided by an unceasing search for qualitative perfection, has led this prestigious Alto Adige DOC to reach the coveted milestone of 93 James Suckling points, establishing its supreme allure in the winemaking world.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1848
- Oenologist: Stephan Rohregger
- Bottles produced: 650.000
- Hectares: 88
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| Name | Tiefenbrunner Linticlarus Pinot Nero Riserva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Tiefenbrunner |
| Story | History and interesting facts The Tiefenbrunner Linticlarus Pinot Nero Riserva celebrates the precious heritage of a historic estate, active since 1848 and a symbol of South Tyrolean viticulture. The genesis of this masterpiece is rooted in historic vineyards planted between 1994 and 1997, located on the evocative heights of Montagna and Corona. This long, centuries-old journey, guided by an unceasing search for qualitative perfection, has led this prestigious Alto Adige DOC to reach the coveted milestone of 93 James Suckling points, establishing its supreme allure in the winemaking world. |
| Origin | Hillside vineyards in Montagna and Corona |
| Climate | Altitude 450–800 m a.s.l.; south/south-west exposure |
| Soil composition | Clayey-sandy soils on dolomitic rock in Montagna; calcareous-clay soils from morainic sediments in Corona. |
| Cultivation system | Wall bars |
| Plants per hectare | 6,000-8,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 40-45 hectolitres per hectare |
| Fermentation | About 2 weeks |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with selection of the bunches; cold maceration; alcoholic fermentation in concrete tanks; malolactic fermentation in small oak barrels; ageing for 12 months in barriques (partially new) and 6 months in large barrels, then resting in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Manual harvest with bunch selection; approximately 70% of the grapes were gently destemmed and 30% left as whole bunches in concrete tanks. Cold maceration for 7 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation for approximately 2 weeks in concrete. Malolactic fermentation in small oak barrels (50% new). Ageing for 12 months in small oak barrels (partly new) followed by a further 6 months in large casks and subsequent bottle ageing before release. |
| Aging | Ageing for 12 months in small oak barrels (50% new), followed by a further 6 months in large casks and a period of bottle ageing (approximately 1 year) before being released for sale. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |