8 to 26 years.

Pinot noir has been grown in South Tyrol since 1850 and is known locally as Blauburgunder - it’s the Winery's most important red wine. Producing top quality Pinot noir represents a major challenge for any winemaker because it is very demanding both in terms of soil and climate and also in the cellar. Pinot Noir Sanct Valentin, has been part of this line since 1995, and only the best and oldest vineyards have been used. Low yields and attentive care ensure a fine, sensual red wine that stands out for its well-balanced body and fine tannins. It has excellent ageing potential.

Ideal as an accompaniment to braised lamb or kid shoulder or back, oxtail and strong cheeses. Serve between 14 and 16 degrees Celcius.

End of September to early October; harvest and selection of grapes by hand.

Spicy, suple, elegant and seductive. Small red berries, strawberry, violet, smokey notes and cinnamon on the nose.

Cold maceration (three days) with following fermentation and gentle pressing. 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 10 months in cement barrels.