Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) Praesulis
On steep, stony slopes beneath the ancient castle of Presule (the “Praesulis” that names this wine), warm Alpine days and cold Dolomite nights coax out Blauburgunder of rare finesse: wild strawberry, black cherry, and forest floor laced with rose petal and cool spice. Silky yet structured, it glides across the palate with mountain freshness and a long, mineral-etched finish. Südtirol’s answer to Burgundy, sung in a clear Alpine voice.
Appellation: Südtirol DOC
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Pinot Nero
Color: Bright ruby red with light violet rim.
Bouquet: Intense aroma of red and black berries, light notes of cherry, a touch of blood orange, with pepper and toast nuances.
Taste: Juicy red berries and black cherry on the palate, dark chocolate, balsamic, and leather, with fresh, well-integrated tannins that are soft and pleasing. There is a nice mineral note that blends very harmoniously on the finish.
Alcohol: 14%.
Total Acid: 5.4 g/l.
Residual Sugar: 0.5 g/l.
Serving Temperature: 16-18° C (61-65° F)
Pairing: Game, wildfowl, veal scallopini, rabbit, roasted meats, rognon à la moutarde, and hard cheeses.
Location: South edge of the Eisacktal (Isarco Valley) at the foot of the Sciliar massif.
Altitude: 500-550 meters (1,640-1,800 feet) a.s.l.
Soil: Calcareous moraines on solid quartz porphyry.
Slope: 50–55%
Training: Pergola and trellis
Density: 8,000 vines/ha.
Yield: 45 hl/ha.
Harvest: End of September.
Vinification: One week of cold maceration, then fermentation and maceration in steel tanks for two weeks.
Aging: 12-months in barriques.
2011 Blauburgunder – 90 Points – Vinous Media (Mar 2014)
“The 2011 Blauburgunder (Pinot Nero) is direct and focused. Sweet red berries, game, licorice, smoke and tobacco are some of the many nuances that emerge from the glass. Medium in body, the 2011 possesses lovely depth and gorgeous persistence, with slightly sauvage overtones on the finish. This is a beautiful Alto Adige Pinot with tons of character.” ~ A.G.
