In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: finesse-rich red fruit, alpine herb spice

Palate: structured, fresh, elegant

Praesulis Pinot Nero from steep Eisacktal slopes at 400-800 m: finesse-rich red-fruit aromatics with alpine herb spice shaped by Dolomite fallwinds, structured fresh palate from barrique ageing in the rock-carved cellar.

What it pairs with

  • Roast duck
    Duck's richness needs the wine's acidity; the red-fruit register echoes a Morello sauce.
  • Veal medallions
    Veal and Pinot Noir are classical partners.
  • Mushroom risotto
    Forest mushroom umami threads through Pinot Nero's earthy spice.
  • Aged Sennakaese
    Alpine hard cheese sharpens the cuvee's herb-spice register.

History

Praesulis Pinot Nero is described by the producer as a recent addition to the wine family, drawn from steep south-west-facing Eisacktal slopes with Dolomite fallwind influence.

  1. 2010 — Praesulis Pinot Nero established as the cellar's youngest Praesulis-tier wine

Facts

Producer
Gump Hof - Markus Prackwieser
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Classification
DOC Alto Adige
Oak
Barrique ageing in the rock-carved cellar
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 28-40 at retail
Drinking window
5-12 from vintage
First vintage
2010

Frequently asked about Praesulis Pinot Nero

What does Praesulis Pinot Nero taste like?

Finesse-rich red-fruit aromatics with alpine herb spice shaped by Dolomite fallwinds. Structured fresh palate from barrique ageing in the rock-carved cellar.

When should I drink Praesulis Pinot Nero?

Drink between 5 and 12 years from vintage. The cuvee is part of the cellar's premium tier and supports medium-term cellaring.

Where do the grapes come from?

From steep south-west-facing Eisacktal slopes at 400-800 m elevation, where Dolomite fallwinds influence the variety's spice register.

What is the rock-carved cellar?

Gump Hof's cellar is carved into the native bedrock - the estate's signature cellar architecture that provides stable temperatures for the barrique ageing programme.

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