In the glass
Aroma: cherry, plum jam, walnut, fine oak spice
Palate: soft tannin, mineral, warm
Intense ruby Pinot Nero from Appiano Monte at 500-600 m: ripe cherry and plum-jam aromatics with walnut and finely integrated oak; elegant structure with soft warm tannins and a delicate mineral persistent finish.
What it pairs with
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Steak au poivre
Pepper crust and the wine's spice and warm tannin meet directly. -
Grilled fish
Pinot Nero's medium body lets grilled tuna or salmon lead. -
Roast duck
Duck's richness needs the wine's acidity; the cherry fruit echoes a Morello compote. -
Mature cheese
Producer-suggested ageing-of-cheese pairing; the wine's mineral persistence handles cheddar-style firmness.
History
The Pinot Nero Riserva Abtei Muri is sourced from Appiano Monte vineyards at 500-600 m, where calcareous soils and altitude favor Burgundian varieties. The Riserva designation indicates extended barrique raising and is part of the monastery's modern white and red Riserva program.
- 2005 — Pinot Nero Riserva Abtei Muri formalized as part of the monastery's varietal Riserva program
Facts
- Producer
- Muri-Gries
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige
- Oak
- 12 months in barrique
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 35-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Pinot Nero Riserva Abtei Muri
What does Pinot Nero Riserva Abtei Muri taste like?
Intense ruby with ripe cherry and plum-jam aromatics alongside walnut and finely integrated oak. The palate is elegant with soft warm tannins, mineral persistence and good length at 14% alcohol.
When should I drink Pinot Nero Riserva Abtei Muri?
Drink between 4 and 10 years from vintage. The producer specifies 5 years of cellaring potential; serve at 13-15 degrees C.
What food pairs with Pinot Nero Riserva Abtei Muri?
Steak au poivre, grilled fish, roast duck and mature cheeses are the producer's pairing recommendations.
Where do the grapes come from?
Appiano Monte vineyards at 500 to 600 m elevation, where altitude and calcareous soils give the cellar's Pinot Nero the structure for barrique ageing.