Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2022: best 2027 to 2042.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
James Suckling reviewed 2026202295/100
Falstaff reviewed 2026202294/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • 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.

  1. 2003: First 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.

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