2021 Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Pinot Nero, Alto-Adige

Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Pinot Nero is a beautifully poised alpine red that captures the finesse and freshness Alto Adige does so well. Grown in the dramatic mountain vineyards of northern Italy, this Pinot Nero benefits from high altitude sites, cool nights and long daylight hours. The vineyards sit on a mix of limestone, gravel and glacial soils, which help preserve acidity and give the wine its signature clarity and fine boned structure. This is Pinot Noir shaped by mountains rather than warmth.

Tiefenbrunner is a historic family estate based in Cortaccia, with the Turmhof name deeply woven into Alto Adige’s winemaking story. The estate has been in the hands of the Tiefenbrunner family for generations, and today the focus is firmly on elegance, precision and expressing individual varieties honestly. Pinot Nero here is treated with great care, gentle extraction, measured oak and a strong emphasis on balance over power.

In the glass, the wine is fragrant and finely detailed. Red cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry lead, followed by subtle notes of rose petal, alpine herbs and a gentle earthy nuance. There is a cool, lifted aromatic profile that immediately sets it apart from warmer climate Pinot Noir.

On the palate, Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Pinot Nero is medium bodied and silky. Bright red fruit flavours glide across the palate, supported by fresh acidity and very fine tannins that give shape without weight. The texture is supple and refined, with a savoury edge building gently through the mid palate. The finish is long, clean and quietly mineral, echoing red fruit, spice and a touch of forest floor.

This is a Pinot Nero that shines at the table. It pairs beautifully with roast chicken, veal, pork, mushroom dishes or lightly gamey meats. Drinking beautifully now for its freshness and charm, it will also continue to develop graceful complexity over five to seven years.

Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Pinot Nero is elegant, cool climate and effortlessly drinkable. A refined alpine Pinot that delivers purity, balance and a true sense of Alto Adige place.