Masut da Rive – Pinot Nero DOC
| Producer: |
Masut da Rive |
| Wine: |
Pinot Nero DOC |
| Grape Variety: |
100% Pinot Nero |
| Production Zone: |
Isonzo del Friuli |
| Altitude: |
250 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
6.2 acres, 2 tons per acre |
| Exposure: |
Southeast |
| Soil: |
Chalky with gravel. |
| Vinification & Aging: |
The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and macerated for 15 days. After the maceration, the wine went through the malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged in French oak barriques (50% new, 50% 2 year-old barrels) for 12 – 18 months. A light filtration was followed by bottling and an additional 12 months bottle aging prior to release. |
| Production: |
230 cases |
| Alcohol: |
14% |
| Description: |
Delicate and expressive bouquet of raspberry and cherry. Powerful and elegant, with a silky, refined finish. |
| Food Pairing: |
Duck, partridge and roast pork. |
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