San Martino Pinot Nero Veneto IGT Italian Red wine 75 cl 12%

San Martino Pinot Nero is an elegant and fruit-driven red wine from the Veneto region in northern Italy, made from the classic Pinot Noir grape - Pinot Nero in Italian.

Expert's Description

San Martino Pinot Nero is a Red Wine from Veneto, Italy, made from 100% Pinot Noir with an alcohol content of 12%. The wine carries the IGT classification, Indicazione Geografica Tipica, an Italian quality category that gives the producer greater freedom in choice of grape variety and vinification method than the stricter DOC and DOCG appellations. This edition offers a light to medium body and a refined style that highlights the grape's natural freshness and aromatic finesse.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Inviting on the nose with notes of fresh red berries, strawberry, raspberry and cherry, complemented by a hint of florals and light spice nuances.

Palate

Soft and well-balanced on the palate with fresh acidity, delicate tannins and a pleasant fruity character.

Finish

The finish is fruity and versatile.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve lightly chilled at 14-16°C in a Burgundy glass. Well suited to white meat such as chicken and veal, pasta dishes with tomato or mushrooms, and mild cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Pinot Nero
Producer/Winery: San Martino
Region/Country: Veneto, Italy
Appellation/Classification: IGT
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: Non-vintage (NV)
ABV: 12%
Size: 75 CL
Serving temperature: 14-16°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Burgundy glass
EAN no.: 8033102921227

Flavour Profile

Light to medium-bodied · Elegant · Red berries · Delicate tannins

Did You Know?

Pinot Noir is called Pinot Nero in Italian, and although the grape is far less common in Italy than in France or Germany, it thrives in Veneto's cool climate, where it often expresses a lighter, more fruit-driven style than its Burgundian relatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Martino Pinot Nero

What does Pinot Nero mean?

It is the Italian name for the Pinot Noir grape.

What food pairs well with this red wine?

It is well suited to white meat such as chicken and veal, pasta dishes with tomato or mushrooms, and mild cheeses.

What does the IGT classification mean?

IGT stands for Indicazione Geografica Tipica and gives the producer greater freedom in choice of grape and method than the stricter DOC and DOCG categories.

Where does the wine come from?

It comes from the Veneto region in northern Italy.

What does the wine taste like?

It is soft and well-balanced with fresh acidity, delicate tannins and notes of red berries and cherry.

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