2019 Castello della Sala Pinot Nero della Sala

Pinot Nero della Sala 2019 is translucent ruby-red color with garnet reflections. The nose delivers aromas typical of this grape variety, violets, currants, and raspberries with slight sensations of pink pepper. The palate is mellow, well-balanced, and full of spicy nuances. Refined silky tannins define its gentle nature. Perfect to drink now but also has extraordinary aging potential.

Winter weather was mild and sunny while spring brought slightly lower than average temperatures and plentiful rain showers. These weather trends persisted up until the end of May delaying flowering and fruit set by about ten days. 

Dry weather prevailed from the month of June on. Excellent groundwater resources ensured well-balanced vegetative vine growth even during the high temperatures in August, allowing the grapes to complete veraison and slowly progress to fully maturity. 

Optimal temperature fluctuations between day and night produced healthy clusters and enhanced rich aromatic compounds. Harvesting of Pinot Nero began the second week of September with healthy, ripe grapes characterized by excellent freshnessand an outstanding aromatic profile.

After destemming and gentle crushing, the grapes were transferred into small stainless steel truncated cone tanks where cold maceration was performed over period of three days. 

Alcoholic fermentation followed at a controlled temperature of 26 °C (78.8 °F)and lasted for about one week and was then completed in 228-liter containers where the wine underwent malolactic fermentation and continued to age for several months. 

Pinot Nero della Sala aged in the bottle in the castle’s historical cellar for an additional period before being released for sale.

The ten acres (four hectares) of Pinot Noir grapes at the Castello della Sala estate are situated at an altitude of over 1300 feet (400 meters)above sea-level on calcareous soils rich in marine fossils which