In the glass
Aroma: concentrated dark berries, spice, subtle wood, earthy depth
Palate: more concentrated, fuller body, spicier, long finish
Brunnenhof Mazzon's premium single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Vigna ZIS parcel, made from highly ripened grapes and aged minimum one year in tonneaux. The producer describes Vigna ZIS as more concentrated, full-bodied and spicier than the Riserva.
What it pairs with
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Roast pheasant with chestnuts
Vigna ZIS's concentrated dark berries and earthy depth flatter game bird; spice register echoes chestnut. -
Slow-braised game ragu
Producer notes Vigna ZIS is more concentrated and spicier; suits richer game preparations. -
Aged Trentino Grana with truffle honey
The wine's depth and spice meet mature cheese with truffle umami.
History
Brunnenhof Mazzon's Vigna ZIS sits above the Riserva in the cellar's hierarchy, produced from highly ripened grapes from a specific Vigna parcel and aged minimum one year in tonneaux for more concentration and spice.
- 2008 — First Vigna ZIS Pinot Noir vintage
- 2011 — Estate organic certification
Facts
- Producer
- Brunnenhof Mazzon
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero
- Oak
- Minimum one year in tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Vigna Zis Pinot Noir
What does Vigna ZIS taste like?
Concentrated dark berries, spice, subtle wood and earthy depth on the nose; more concentrated, fuller-bodied and spicier than the Riserva, with a long finish. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Vigna ZIS?
Drink between 6 and 22 years from vintage. The wine's structure and concentration reward medium-to-long cellaring.
How is Vigna ZIS different from the Riserva?
Producer describes Vigna ZIS as more concentrated, full-bodied and spicier than the Riserva, made from highly ripened grapes and aged minimum one year in tonneaux for additional structure.