“GUASTONINA”
PINOT NERO DELL’OLTREPÒ PAVESE D.O.C. (Still)
Aged in steel
MUNICIPALITY AND PRODUCTION AREA
The hamlet of Poggiolo di Montù Beccaria, in the Oltrepò Pavese area in Lombardy
LOCATION AND EXPOSURE OF THE VINEYARDS
Grapes from 20-25 year old vineyards, with south-east exposure. The soil is medium-textured tending to clayey.
PLANTING DENSITY AND VINE TRAINING SYSTEM
Guyot, with an average planting density of about 4.200 vines/hectare.
GRAPE BLEND AND HARVEST PERIOD
Pinot Noir 100%
Manual harvest: the grapes are harvested towards the first ten days of September.
VINIFICATION AND BOTTLING
Red vinification, characterized by 7-10 days of skin contact in steel tanks. After racking, it ages on the lees in concrete tanks for several months; the wine is then bottled and aged for 3-4 months before being put on the market.
SENSORY TEST AND TECHNICAL NOTES
Pinot Noir vinified in red wine has a ruby red color with typical garnet reflections. The nose offers aromas of small red fruits and floral notes of violet. On the palate it is soft, yet savory and upright, with light, delicate tannins.
Alcohol content: 12.5/13% vol – Acidity: 5.50–6.00 g/l
FOOD PAIRINGS
It goes very well with fresh cheeses and cured meat appetizers, as well as meat or fish-based first courses. Roasted white meat and second courses with forest flavors (mushrooms, blueberries, juniper, porcini) can also be perfectly combined.
Serving temperature: 14/16 °C