Pinot Noir Riserva Gottardi 2016

In 1986, the Innsbruck wine merchant family Gottardi fulfilled a long-cherished dream and purchased the 6 hectare winery in Mazzon. Over the years, all the vineyards have been replanted and converted to wire-frame culture. After completing the new plantings, they produced the first wines in the newly built modern cellar in 1995 . Over the years they have been able to expand the vineyards to a total of 9 hectares.
These are characterized geologically by sandstones, reddish and yellow siltstones, limestones as well as marl and dolomites. The special features of the Mazzoner terroir also include the long evening sun and the subsequent cool mountain winds from the Dolomites. This special micro-climate enables the Pinot Noir to develop this unique sophistication and elegance.

The exposure to the West ensures a lot of sun in the evening. During the night the cold winds from the Dolomites cool down the vineyards, what is very important for the elegance and intense aromatic profile of this wine.

"Sparkling ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Appealing, fragrant nose of blackberries, some dark cherry, supported by fine spicy notes. The acidity is elegant in the background. The Pinot Noir Riserva 2016 is very polished on the palate, straightforward and elegant, lots of fine-meshed, well-integrated tannin, juicy, firm pressure in the finish."
Winemaker's Notes