Red

San Germano

By Marchesi Alfieri, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Marchesi Alfieri San Germano

San Germano is Pinot Nero, a grape introduced to the Alfieri vineyards in the mid-19th century by Camillo Benso di Cavour on the advice of French oenologist Louis Oudart.

Tasting notes

Ruby red with good consistency and depth. Complex aroma of violet and blueberry. Full-flavoured and structured, with soft tannins and good persistence. Matures and gains complexity for 7-8 years from harvest.

Pairs well with

Substantial first courses, rich meats, wild game, mature but not overly strong cheeses, and blue cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Pinot Nero
Grape
Pinot Nero
Production area
San Martino Alfieri
Harvest
Hand-harvested and selected in crates towards the end of August
Vinification
Fermentation and traditional maceration for 10-12 days at a controlled max 28°C in low, wide tanks for better skin contact, with daily délestage in the first week. Aged in 500 litre French oak barriques for about a year.
Serving temperature
Serve at 18°C
Storage
0.75L, 1.5L, 3L formats. About 4,000 bottles, made only in seasons favourable to the variety.

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