Pinot Noir Riserva Sudtirol DOC Aristos 2022 - Isarco

Pinot Noir "Aristos" - Cantina Valle Isarco: Elegance and Complexity at High Altitude

The Pinot Noir "Aristos" by Cantina Valle Isarco is a refined expression of this noble grape variety, cultivated in the vineyards of Campodazzo, in the southern part of the Valle Isarco, at 500-600 meters above sea level. The alluvial soils, rich in porphyritic sediments and dolomitic limestone deposits, provide an ideal environment for growing vines, giving the wine exceptional elegance and structure.

Hand harvesting ensures careful grape selection, followed by a short cold maceration before fermentation in open tonneaux under controlled temperatures. The wine matures for 18 months on fine lees in tonneaux, followed by 6 months in the bottle, developing great depth and complexity.

👀 Color: light ruby red.
👃 Aroma: intense and complex bouquet with strawberry, cherry, and raspberry, enriched with hints of licorice and spices.
👅 Taste: dry, velvety, and elegant, with a pleasant acidity and remarkable persistence.

🍽 Pairings: excellent with white meats, light game, and semi-aged cheeses. A perfect choice for elegant dinners and special occasions, where its finesse can be fully appreciated.

The Cantina Valle Isarco, located in Chiusa, is renowned for producing high-quality mountain wines. The Pinot Noir "Aristos" is one of its finest expressions, offering a perfect balance of delicacy and character.

In summary

Denomination: Alto Adige DOC
Vintage: 2022
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Trentino Alto Adige (IT), Chiusa (BZ)
Refinement: Large Barrels
Serving temperature: 8/10°C
Alcohol content: 13,5% vol.

Winery Valle Isarco

The Valle Isarco winery is the youngest and smallest cooperative winery in South Tyrol and the northernmost in Italy. Their philosophy is to produce wines rich in minerality, fruitiness and uncompromising elegance. The vines grow on terraces between 250 and 1,000 meters above sea level, this means that the work is tiring and often only manual. However, working in harmony with nature and respecting scarce natural resources is crucial. Thanks to the altitude and the late harvest, the vines can take advantage of many autumn days with still high daytime temperatures and cool nights, optimal conditions for obtaining fresh, fruity and mineral wines. The winery is famous for its excellent Sylvaner, Kerner, Müller Thurgau and Grüner Veltliner and are recognizable thanks to their stylistic profile and unmistakable acidity structure and their extremely marked typicity. Quality is fundamental for the Valle Isarco winery and knows no compromises.