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In the glass
Palate: rough tannins that soften to silk, velvety texture
Pignolo held about 20 years in large casks: the producer says its rough, wild tannins need very long wood ageing to become silk and velvet.
What it pairs with
- Braised wild boar Mature tannin and high acidity cut the gamey richness.More wines for wild boar →
- Roast lamb with rosemary Savoury depth suits the herb crust.More wines for lamb →
- Aged hard cheese Soft tannin and acidity match a long-aged paste.More wines for cheese →
History
Nereo is Bressan's Pignolo, named for Nereo Bressan, father of Fulvio and born in 1932. The vines on the Corona estate were planted in 1991 and the wine is held about 20 years in large casks on its lees with periodic batonnage before release; the family's usual Pignolo ages at least 10 years in wood.
- 1991Pignolo vines for Nereo planted at Corona, as stated on the technical sheet
Facts
- Producer
- Bressan Mastri Vinai · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pignolo
- Classification
- Isonzo del Friuli DOC
- Oak
- About 30 days on the skins, then 20 years on the lees in 2,000-litre casks, 3 months in steel and bottled unfiltered
- ABV
- 13.0%
Frequently asked about Bressan Nereo
What does Bressan Nereo taste like?
On the palate, rough tannins that soften to silk, velvety texture. Pignolo held about 20 years in large casks: the producer says its rough, wild tannins need very long wood ageing to become silk and velvet.
What food pairs with Bressan Nereo?
Braised wild boar is a strong match. Other good matches include Roast lamb with rosemary and Aged hard cheese. Mature tannin and high acidity cut the gamey richness.
What grapes are in Bressan Nereo?
Pignolo. The wine is classified as Isonzo del Friuli DOC.
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