In the glass
Aroma: forest berries, dark cherry, fine spice, earthy lift
Palate: fruit-toned dark red, elegant structure, refined tannin, pedigree finish
Tenuta Pfitscher's flagship Pinot Nero Riserva from select Pinot Noir parcels in Montagna. Organic; powerful and dark-toned with elegance from the day-night temperature differential. The cellar's calling card from the contemporary ClimateHouse-certified winery.
What it pairs with
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Roast duck with cherry reduction
Matan's forest-berry register echoes the cherry; refined tannins balance duck fat. -
Wild boar pappardelle
Producer recommends game; the wine's structure and pedigree match slow-cooked game ragu. -
Aged hard alpine cheese
Producer notes pairing with red meats and game; the wine's elegance carries mature cheese.
History
Tenuta Pfitscher developed Matan as the cellar's flagship Pinot Nero Riserva in the early 2000s under Klaus Pfitscher. Sourced from select organic Pinot Noir parcels in Montagna and aged 12-15 months in small and large oak barrels.
- 2003 — First Matan Pinot Nero Riserva vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Pfitscher
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero Riserva
- Oak
- Tank fermentation for 14-16 days with continuous punching down, then 12-15 months in small and large oak barrels, followed by a few months bottle ageing
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Scores
- James Suckling 95 (2022 vintage, reviewed 2026)
- Falstaff 94 (2022 vintage, reviewed 2026)
Frequently asked about Matan Pinot Nero Riserva
What does Matan Pinot Nero taste like?
Forest berries, dark cherry, fine spice and earthy lift on the nose; fruit-toned dark red, elegant structure, refined tannin and a pedigree finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Matan?
Drink between 5 and 20 years from vintage. The wine's structure and elegance reward medium-to-long cellaring; young vintages benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting.
Where is Matan made?
In select Pinot Noir parcels of Montagna, the heart of Alto Adige's Pinot Nero zone. Tenuta Pfitscher's 12 organic hectares give the wine its character.
Is Matan organic?
Yes. Tenuta Pfitscher's 12 hectares are certified organic, and the cellar building is ClimateHouse-certified for low-impact architecture.