Pinot Nero Terrazze, Tenuta Mazzolino

PINOT NERO TERRAZZE

Appellation

I.G.T. Provincia di Pavia

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Nero

First vintage

1995

Vineyard

4 Ha

Exposure

East/West

Elevation

180 to 220 mt asl

Gradient

40% to 70%

Year of planting

2000, 2008, 2009

Vine density

5,000 x Ha

Grape yield

80 qt

Soil composition

Clayey-loamy topsoil intermixed with veins of sand, chalky bedrock

Pruning system

Guyot

Harvest

Manual harvest in small plastic crates

Fermentation protocol

Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation in statinless steel vats

Winemaking

8/10 days maceration on the skins with periodic "délèstage". Malolactic fermentation in statinless steel vats

Elevage

7 months in statinless steel vats

Alcohol

13% by vol

Total Acidity

5.5 g/l

Volatile Acidity

0.60 g/l

Ph

3.46

Service temperature

16° - 18° C

Colour

Bright, translucent ruby red with a purple edge

Aromas

Crisp and radiant floral notes with a mix of roses and violets, white pepper, red currant and pomegranate

Taste

Savory, juicy texture with a medium body, the classic Pinot Noir red fruits are evident on the mid palate, the finish is quite long with well integrated tannins

Food pairing

Charcuterie, ham and others cold meats. Patés and terrines. Classic French dishes with light creamy sauces such as rabbit or kidneys with a mustard sauce. Roast chicken, pigeon and lamb chops