Bottega Vinai Trentino Pinot Nero - Delicate aromas of redcurrants and cherry mingle with spicy, savoury, gently toasty notes. Light and fresh palate with soft tannins, balanced acidity and a juicy red fruit finish.
The Pinot Nero grape, originally from Burgundy, is particularly suited to Trentino's cool and hilly sites.The grapes for Bottega Vinai Pinot Nero are grown on Trentino's so called 'fratte', terraced vineyards, which are situated on the Calavino hills and benefit from excellent exposure.
Vinification is carried out according to the traditional system for red wine with a maceration period of 7-8 days. After a short period in stainless steel tanks, some of the wine is left to mature in barriques and some in oak barrels for 10 - 12 months to add complexity.
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