Pinot Noir Riserva Renaissance
The summit of the estate. From the oldest, steepest parcels beneath Presule Castle, Markus Prackwieser selects only the finest Blauburgunder for “Renaissance” — his rebirth of Alpine Pinot Noir as grand vin. Patiently raised in French oak and given long rest before release, it unfolds in slow, seductive layers: black cherry and wild berries entwined with rose, forest floor, sweet spice, and cool Dolomite stone. Silky yet profound, with tannins like polished velvet and a finish that lingers on and on. Südtirol’s quiet masterpiece.
Appellation: Südtirol DOC
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Pinot Nero (Blauburgunder)
Color: Bright ruby red with light violet rim.
Bouquet: A profound, layered nose of black cherry, wild berries, and dried rose over forest floor, sweet spice, tobacco, and crushed stone.
Palate: 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: 0.4 g/l.
Serving Temperature: 18 to 20° C (64 - 68° F)
Pairing: Game birds and venison, roast duck, beef tenderloin, porcini and truffle dishes, aged Alpine 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: Trellis
Density: 8,000 vines/ha.
Yield: 40 hl/ha.
Harvest: Mid-September.
Vinification: One week of cold maceration, then then fermentation and two weeks mash-time in steel tanks (40% as whole bunches).
Aging: Malolactic fermentation and 18 months of aging in barrique (50% new barrels); thereupon assemblage and six months of maturation in big oak casks.
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