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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2022: best 2027 to 2042.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| James Suckling reviewed 2026 | 2022 | 95/100 |
| Falstaff reviewed 2026 | 2022 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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
- Roast duck with cherry reduction Matan's forest-berry register echoes the cherry; refined tannins balance duck fat.More wines for duck and goose →
- Wild boar pappardelle Producer recommends game; the wine's structure and pedigree match slow-cooked game ragu.More wines for wild boar →
- Aged hard alpine cheese Producer notes pairing with red meats and game; the wine's elegance carries mature cheese.More wines for cheese →
With 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.
- 2003First Matan Pinot Nero Riserva vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Pfitscher · visiting guide
- 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
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.
Tags
cellar worthy
dry
high acid
iconic
medium body
medium tannin
mood contemplative
mood elegant
mood savoury
occasion cellar
occasion dinner party
occasion special
old world
organic
pairs with aged cheese
pairs with game
pairs with mushroom
pairs with poultry
pairs with red meat
pinot nero
price premium
single vineyard
still red
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