Pinot Nero Grape
Black Grape
The black grape Pinot Nero is grown in the regions of Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Latium, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Trentino Alto Adige, Umbria, Valle d’Aosta, Veneto.
Pinot Nero is the progenitor vine of the noble Pinot family, with very ancient French origins. The discovery of Pinot Nero probably dates back to almost two thousand years ago. Its presence in Bourgogne is mentioned as early as the fourth century AD (although at that time it was called Morillon Noir). In France, 46 clones have been officially recognized; Champagne also plays an important role in the clonal selection of Pinot Nero.
It is a plant that asks a lot, both from the winegrower and the winemaker, it does not give regular results, it needs relatively cold climates, with a good day / night temperature range and, when the conditions and the quality of the soils allow it (it prefers calcareous ones ), is able to offer wines of rare beauty. For this reason it has been planted in almost all wine regions of the world, with the exception of those with hot climates which would produce “cooked” wines, lacking the characteristics that made it so famous.
Characteristics of the wine
From the Pinot Nero grape a light ruby red wine is obtained. The nose is fine, fruity with notes of raspberry and blackberry. Slightly tannic, harmonious, full-bodied on the palate. With aging, the color takes on brick tones, the aromas acquire complexity and finesse. Ideal for sparkling wine.
