Tramin Pinot Noir
Wine Description
Made from 100% Pinot Nero from southern Alto Adige, one of the best in Italy for this variety. Aged in big oak barrels, small barriques and partially in steel tank.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Alto Adige DOC
Vineyard name
Various vineyards in Mazon and Montan
Vineyard size
30 acres
Soil composition
Clay and limestone
Training method
Pergola and Guyot
Elevation:
1,155-1,485 feet
Vines/acre:
1,200 (pergola)-2,400 (Guyot)
Exposure:
Western
Year vineyard planted:
1981-2002
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1899
Bottles produced of this wine:
1,200
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Nero (Blauburgunder)
Fermentation container:
Barriques, barrels and stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
82-84 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks, casks, barriques
Length of aging before bottling:
8 months
Length of bottle aging:
Minimal
Analytical Data
Acidity:
4.9 g/L
Alcohol:
13.7 %
Residual sugar:
3.3 g/L