Monastero

La Pineta

Monastero

La Pineta

La Pineta (100% Pinot Noir) is the result of this philosophy of scrupulous attention: the treatment of each vine is carried out with the sole intention of producing the best possible quality wine. The method of training is restricted to no more than 6-7 buds per plant. The production per vine is around one pound of grapes, and these are hand-picked at optimal phenolic ripeness. The fermentation occurs in French oak barrels (Allier) at controlled temperatures for 12 days. After the fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barriques with a medium toast. At the end of this process, the wine is reracked into barriques for an additional nine months of aging before being bottled.

Tasting Notes

La Pineta is a full realization of Cellai’s dream to create a big, structured Pinot Nero from Tuscany. Very dark in color, it tends towards purple in the glass. The nose shows intense aromas of crushed blackberries, with coffee and chocolate. On the palat

Food Pairing

This will pair beautifully with roasted meats of all types, as well as stews, hearty soups, and aged cheeses.

La Pineta (100% Pinot Noir) is the result of this philosophy of scrupulous attention: the treatment of each vine is carried out with the sole intention of producing the best possible quality wine. The method of training is restricted to no more than 6-7 buds per plant. The production per vine is around one pound of grapes, and these are hand-picked at optimal phenolic ripeness. The fermentation occurs in French oak barrels (Allier) at controlled temperatures for 12 days. After the fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barriques with a medium toast. At the end of this process, the wine is reracked into barriques for an additional nine months of aging before being bottled.

Tasting Notes

La Pineta is a full realization of Cellai’s dream to create a big, structured Pinot Nero from Tuscany. Very dark in color, it tends towards purple in the glass. The nose shows intense aromas of crushed blackberries, with coffee and chocolate. On the palat

Food Pairing

This will pair beautifully with roasted meats of all types, as well as stews, hearty soups, and aged cheeses.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Toscana IGT
Vineyard name:
La Pineta vineyard
Training method:
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
1,633 feet
Vines/acre:
2,360
Yield/acre:
1.4 tons
Exposure:
Western
Year vineyard planted:
2000
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2006

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
18
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Nero
Fermentation container:
Barrels
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12 days
Fermentation temperature:
79 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak: Allier
Age of Aging Container:
New

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Residual sugar:
0.1 g/L