750ml
Hirsh Pinot Nero Riserva Sudtirol Alto Adige DOC
The name Hirsch means deer or venison in German, and it is a tribute to wildlife that keep the surrounding mountains alive.
Varietal: 100% Pinot Nero
Appellation: sudtirol Alto Adige DOC
Production Zone: Salorno, Alto Adige; altitude 600 mt a.s.l.
Soil: Of moraine origin, with a fair amount of heavy stone
Vinification: Soft pressing. Fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks. Upon completion of maceration, part of the wine remains in steel containers and the remainder is refined in small French oak barrels for about 1 year.
Maturation: The wines are blended: they rest 4 months in tanks and additional 4 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Bright ruby red. On the nose, scents of mixed berries (raspberries, currants, blackberries), cherries, tobacco, and spices. At the palate, a clear reminder of the scents perceived in the bouquet. The tannin is silky, smooth and enveloping
- Ideal pairing with complex dishes featuring meat, game and mature cheeses
Winery Profile
- The winery and the estate-owned vineyards are situated at an altitude of approximately 600 meters, in Salorno, surrounded by age-old forests. Some of the vines are as much as 50 years old and they produce mountain wines that are rigorous, mineral, and extraordinarily elegant.
- Steinhaus is an eco-conscious company: they use no heavy herbicides or strong insecticides, and the use of water is reduced to a minimum. To promote soil fertilization and prevent soil erosion, they use cover crops in the vineyards, making them lush and natural.
- The estate, purchased by the Gussalli Beretta family in 2017, has 7 hectares of vineyards in a single block, growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Kerner, and Pinot Blanc.