St. Michael-Eppan Sanct Valentin Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige

Key characteristics:

St. Michael-Eppan Sanct Valentin Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige is a prestigious Italian red that exemplifies the finesse and depth of Alto Adige Pinot Noir, representing one of the estate’s flagship wines. Producing this top-quality Pinot Noir is a significant challenge, demanding specific soil and climate conditions, as well as meticulous cellar work. Only the best and oldest vineyards are utilized, with minimal yields and attentive care ensuring an elegant and extremely sensual wine characterized by structure, balance, and fine tannins, offering extraordinary aging potential.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Pinot Noir, also known locally as “Blauburgunder,” a varietal cultivated in Alto Adige since 1850.
• Appearance: Ruby red.
• Aroma: Aromas of small red berries, strawberry, violet, smoky notes and cinnamon.
• Taste: Spicy, soft, elegant and seductive, with a supple texture.
• Region: Alto Adige, Italy, from older vineyards in San Michele Appiano and surrounding areas located at 400-550 meters above sea level. These high-altitude vineyards, with south/southeast to southwest exposure and moraine debris and limestone gravel soil, contribute to the wine’s elegance and precision.
• Pairing: Ideal accompaniment to braised shoulder or back of lamb, oxtail or more intense cheeses.

Overall impression:

This is an elegant and extremely sensual wine, characterized by its refined structure, balance, and fine tannins. It offers an extraordinary aging potential, promising a wonderful drinking experience even after many years.

Extra notes:

• Pinot Noir has been cultivated in Alto Adige since 1850, where it is also known as Blauburgunder.
• The Sanct Valentin Pinot Noir has been part of St. Michael-Eppan’s prestigious Sanct Valentin line since 1995.
• The wine has received accolades such as 92 Falstaff points and Gambero Rosso 3 Bicchieri.
• St. Michael-Eppan Winery was established in 1907 by some 340 winemaking families in Eppan, South Tyrol’s largest wine-growing municipality.