The Perfect Niedrist Pinot Nero Riserva 2018 Holiday Edition [3Qt5JiBq]

The Alto Adige is Italy’s best region for the production of Pinot Noir, and Ignaz Niedrist is one of its best producers. His Riserva bottling is grown in relatively warm vineyards near his winery. Yields are kept very low, no yeasts are added, and the wine is aged in barriques on the fine lees for about 14 months before bottling.

The nose reveals aromas of red berries in jam, withered roses, notes of fresh mint, forest-floor, cola, and caramel. Excellent structure and intensity, fine and elegantly fresh, with a subtle and well-integrated tannis, and a persistent, currant finish. Drinkable young but will repay aging for 5-10 years in your cellar. Lamb chops or roast chicken would be great complements.