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 tanks.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Alto Adige DOC
Vineyard name
Various vineyards in Mazon and Montan
Vineyard size
32.5 acres
Soil composition
Clay, gravel and limestone
Training method
Pergola and Guyot
Elevation:
1,155-1,485 feet
Vines/acre:
1,400-2,400
Yield/acre:
2.2 tons
Exposure:
Western
Year vineyard planted:
1910-2004
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1899
Bottles produced of this wine:
85,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Nero
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
8 days
Fermentation temperature:
75 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks, casks, barriques
Size of aging container:
Steel: 50 HL; Casks: 50 HL-100 HL; Barriques: 225 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
7 months
Age of Aging Container:
Casks: 10 years old; Barriques: 3 years old
Length of bottle aging:
2 months
Analytical Data
Acidity:
5.1 g/L
Alcohol:
12.8 %
Residual sugar:
3.2 g/L
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