St. Michael-Eppan - Pinot Noir Riserva - St. Valentin2021
RED WINE
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Producer
St Michael Eppan
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Blend
100% Pinot Noir
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Country
Italy
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Region
Trentino-Alto-Adige
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Appellation
Alto Adige
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UPC
643976167003
Reviews
James Suckling 90
Fairly neutral on the nose, with fresh red currants, earth, violets, toast and a hint of peat. The palate is firm, with relatively light framed tannins, crisp acidity and a medium body. Tight finish with some grainy if not green aspects. Drink or hold.
by AF, James Suckling , 2024
Wine Spectator 92
An elegant red, with good length and focus to its range of crushed raspberry, cherry and plum fruit, plus hints of dried thyme and lavender, smoked paprika, and mineral. Light, fine-grained tannins offer a supple, tensile frame that emerges to firm the lasting finish, which shows more red fruit, leather and orange peel accents.
by AN, Wine Spectator , 2025
Technical Details
Age of vines
8 to 26 years.
Background
Pinot noir has been grown in South Tyrol since 1850 and is known locally as
Blauburgunder - it’s the Winery's most important red wine. Producing top
quality Pinot noir represents a major challenge for any winemaker because
it is very demanding both in terms of soil and climate and also in the cellar.
Pinot Noir Sanct Valentin, has been part of this line since 1995, and only the
best and oldest vineyards have been used. Low yields and attentive care
ensure a fine, sensual red wine that stands out for its well-balanced body and
fine tannins. It has excellent ageing potential.
Food pairing
Ideal as an accompaniment to braised lamb or kid shoulder or back, oxtail and
strong cheeses. Serve between 14 and 16 degrees Celcius.
Harvest
End of September to early October; harvest and selection of grapes by hand.
Tasting notes
Spicy, suple, elegant and seductive. Small red berries, strawberry, violet, smokey notes and cinnamon on the nose.
Vinification
Cold maceration (three days) with following fermentation and gentle pressing.
Fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation and
aging in barrique-tonneau. Assemblage takes place after about a year, and then
it is matured for another 10 months in cement barrels.
