Pinot Noir Riserva Sanct Valentin 2022 - 14% vol. S. Michele/Appiano Winery

Description: 
Colour: Ruby-red. Nose: Aromas of small berries, violets and smoky vanilla. When aged: notes of porcini mushrooms and truffles. Taste: Spicy, supple, seductive. Low yields and accurate care will ensure a fine, very sensual red wine. The winery’s most important red wine shines in the glass with finesse, fruit, well-balanced body and fine tannins. It has excellent aging potential. 

Grape variety: 
Pinot Noir - South Tyrol DOC 

Production area: 
Sites: Various vineyards in St. Michael-Eppan and the surrounding areas (400 - 550 m). Exposure: South/southeast to southwest. Soil: Moraine debris and limestone gravel. 

Vinification: 
Cold maceration (three days) and fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, followed by Malolactic fermentation and aging in barrique-tonneau. Assemblage takes place after about a year, and then it is matured for another six months in large oak barrels. 

Food pairing: 
Ideal as an accompaniment to braised lamb shoulder or back, oxtail and strong cheeses. 

Serving temperature: 
15 - 16°C. 

Ageing potential: 
more than 10 years. 

Bottle size: 
750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt. 

Allergens: 
wine can contain sulphites. 

Producer: 
San Michele Appiano Winery 
With the founding of the Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano in 1907, an eventful success story began, and today the name stands for great wines and extraordinary quality. The 330 members of the cooperative winery work their vineyards in harmony with nature, and the secret to their success is the combination of decades of experience and constantly striving for perfection. The unique terroir, the respectful dealing with the grapes, and careful processing guarantee unique wines filled with character. In particular, the vineyards in and around Appiano offer the ideal conditions for varieties such as Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Yellow Muscat, and Pinot Noir. 
But for well-structures red wines, outstanding small vineyards are found at lower elevations and along the Wine Route. The mild and sunny climate forms the basis for the unique quality of the wines. 

Cantina produttori San Michele Appiano 
Via Circonvallazione 17 - 19 
IT - 39057 Appiano sulla strada del Vino (BZ) 
office@stmichael.it 
www.stmichael.it