Red

Pinò Néir

By Rapalino, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Rapalino Pinò Néir

Still Pinot Nero grown at Camo and Neviglie, 24 months in 5-hectolitre tonneaux. Marco describes it as the challenge of elegance in a land of power.

Tasting notes

Garnet red with nuances recalling pomegranate; the nose has small red fruits, vanilla, pepper and dog rose. Pleasantly persistent.

Pairs well with

Excellent with fish and red meat dishes.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Pinot Nero
Grape
Pinot Nero 100%
Production area
Camo, Neviglie
Soil
Hard, clayey-calcareous soil
Exposure
South-east
Harvest
Mid-September
Vinification
Temperature-controlled steel vats at a maximum of 28 °C, fermentation with about 10 days of maceration; 24 months in 5-hectolitre tonneaux. 14% alcohol.
Serving temperature
16-18 °C

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