Pinot Noir Falkestein 2020
The aromatic spectrum of Pinot Noir by Falkenstein winery in Alto-Adige reminds of fruits of the forest and cherries, with gloriously fine tannins. Pinot Noir has compact grape clusters with small fruit. Following manual harvest in mid-September, the grapes are left in large oak fermentation vats for three to four weeks, during which time they are continuously mixed by hand. After this, the wine is transferred to French barrels of between 228 – 500 liters, where it remains for twelve months. Once bottled, the wine is left to age one more year in the bottle.
How is the wine made?
Alcoholic fermentation for 14 days in big oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation and later maturation for one year in barriques and afterwards 7 months in big oak barrels. One more year in bottle stock. Not filtrated.
About the winery
The Falkenstein vineyard is a family run winery located on the slopes of Sonnenburg Mountain in Nuturno. It all started in 1989 when Franz Pratzner and his wife Bernadette decided to convert their passion to wine into their profession. Today, family traditions of winemaking are carried forward by the founders and their two daughters Magdalena and Michaela.
The grapes cultivated are mainly white: Riesling, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon, and only Pinot Noir for the red. Riesling is one of the most renown in Italy with a multitude of recognitions and awards received.
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