Pinot Nero dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Grape variety:
Pinot Noir
Production area:
foothills of Casteggio
Soil:
lime/clay
Exposure of the vineyards:
NW-SW
Altitude of the vineyards:
120-200 m AMSL
Training system:
simple Guyot
Average age of the vines:
23 years
Vine density:
5,000 vines per hectare
Yield:
1-1.2 kg per vine
Harvest:
the grapes are hand-harvested in 17 kg crates, carefully selecting the best ones.
Vinification:
10% of the grapes are harvested 72 hours in advance to make the pied de cuve (foot stomping and fermentation with indigenous yeasts). Destemming and gentle crushing of the rest of the grapes. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature, always kept below 26 °C. 10-day maceration. During the maceration, the wine is punched down and pumped over several times, depending on the kinetics of the fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in stainless-steel vats.
Ageing:
part of the mass ages 3 months in 27 hl oak barrels and the rest in stainless-steel vats. No less than 2 months in the bottle before release.
Sight:
brilliant ruby red colour.
Nose:
intense, with aromas of fruits of the forest and spicy notes.
Palate:
fresh, fruity, fragrant and well-balanced. A classic expression of the Pinot Noir grape.
Vintage:
2025
Harvest date:
August 18th 2025
Bottling date:
May 27th 2026
2025 production:
25,000 bottles (0,75 l). Also available in the magnum format (200 bottles).
Notes about the 2025 vintage:
the 2025 vintage had an overall ideal climate. Spring, characterised by mild temperatures and well-distributed rainfall, favoured regular bud break and good fruit set. During June and July, the heat was persistent, but did not compromise the health of the vineyards, which remained in excellent condition. The high summer temperatures accelerated the ripening of the grapes, particularly the Pinot Noir for the sparkling wine. The harvest began approximately ten days earlier than in 2024, starting around August 12th. The grapes were healthy and well-ripened, suggesting a higher yield than the previous year and very good quality. Despite the early harvest, the wines display good acidity, great freshness, and are an excellent expression of the terroir.
Analytical data:
– alcohol: 12.95% vol
– acidity: 5.8 g/l
– residual sugar: <0.5 g/l
– sulphites: 85 mg/l
– dry extract: 30.6 g/l
First vintage:
2014
Vitae AIS 2025: Four Vines award (vintage 2023)
Falstaff Pinot Nero Trophy 2025: 91/100 (vintage 2023)
Guida Bio 2025: Four Green Leaves award (vintage 2023)
Viniplus AIS Lombardia 2025: Golden Rose (vintage 2023)
Guida Bio 2024: Four Green Leaves award (vintage 2022)
Slow Wine 2023: Top Wine – Everyday Wine award (vintage 2021)
Guida Bio 2023: Four Green Leaves award (vintage 2021)
Slow Wine 2020: Everyday Wine award (vintage 2018)
AIS Viniplus Lombardy 2019: Four Camunian Roses award (vintage 2016)
Gambero Rosso 2018: Two Red Glasses award (vintage 2015)
Berebene 2018: Oscar – Value for money award (vintage 2015)