In the glass
Aroma: ripe red fruit, fresh spicy minerality, subtle wood, earthy depth
Palate: intense fruit impact, smooth tannins, consistent structure, harmonious finish
Manincor's selection Pinot Nero from the Mazzon plateau at 400-450 metres, sourced from the oldest vines in the highest position of the family's four hectares of Mazon Pinot Nero. Demeter biodynamic-certified; described by Manincor as the 'Grand Cru of Grand Cru'.
What it pairs with
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Roast pigeon with mushroom jus
Mason's earthy depth and spicy minerality flatter game bird; smooth tannins frame the jus. -
Wild boar pappardelle
Game ragu finds a peer in Mason's intense red-fruit impact and consistent structure. -
Truffle risotto
Mature Pinot Nero with mushroom-and-truffle umami; the wine's elegance carries the dish.
History
Manincor's Mason di Mason Pinot Nero is produced only from old-vine fruit in the upper parcel of the cellar's four-hectare Mazon vineyard, in select vintages. The Mazon parcel has been Demeter-certified biodynamic since the broader estate certification in 2009.
- 2003 — First Mason di Mason Pinot Nero vintage from the oldest Mazon parcel
- 2009 — Manincor estate Demeter biodynamic certification
Facts
- Producer
- Manincor
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero
- Oak
- Twelve months in barrique with 50 percent new oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- DEMETER
Frequently asked about Mason di Mason Pinot Nero
What does Mason di Mason taste like?
Ripe red fruit, fresh spicy minerality, subtle wood and earthy depth on the nose; intense fruit impact, smooth tannins, consistent structure and a harmonious finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Mason di Mason?
Drink between 5 and 20 years from vintage. Producer suggests the 2022 vintage will be at its best from 2025 to 2035; the wine rewards medium-to-long cellaring.
Is Mason di Mason biodynamic?
Yes. The Mazon vineyards have been Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2009, when the entire Manincor estate transitioned.
Where is Mason di Mason made?
From the highest parcel of the four-hectare Manincor Mazon vineyard at 400-450 metres, planted to the oldest vines on sandy soils with debris of dolomite, porphyry, gneiss and granite.