2020 Castel Firmian Pinot Nero, Trentino

Pinot Nero (a.k.a. Pinot Noir) wines from the northern reaches of Italy can often surprise one with the quality and individuality the better wines display. Trentino can be an interesting and recommendable source for those looking for Pinot Noir options.

This example comes with some garnet reflections, and a pure nose of ripe wild cherries, strawberries and notes of cranberries along with floral violet like aromas.

On the palate, the same purity continues, showing a properly dry table wine of a fresh and delicate style. Ripe instead of over-ripe fruit is spiced with notes of black pepper and underbrush along with some hints of oak, and framed by rounded tannins.