In the glass
Aroma: small red and dark berries, black cherry, plum, blood orange
Palate: good structure, delicate tannins, dried herbs, cloves on finish
Cantina St. Pauls's Riserva-line Pinot Nero. The name combines 'Lehm' (clay) and 'Mont' (mountain) - indicating the soil and altitude that form the wine. Decisive and persistent finish with classic Pinot Nero structure.
What it pairs with
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Roast duck breast with plum sauce
Producer notes plum and blood orange on the palate; the wine echoes the sauce while medium tannins balance the duck. -
Wild mushroom and herb risotto
Producer notes dried herbs and cloves on the finish; the wine flatters mushroom umami and herbs. -
Roast pheasant with juniper
Medium-bodied Pinot Nero for game; the wine's structure carries roasted bird.
History
Cantina St. Pauls's Lehmont Pinot Nero Riserva captures the cellar's Pinot Noir character from clay-rich soils at altitude. The name (Lehm-Mont) references the soil and mountain that define the wine.
- 2005 — First Lehmont Pinot Nero Riserva vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina St. Pauls
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero Riserva
- Oak
- Approximately twelve months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Lehmont Pinot Nero Riserva
What does Lehmont Pinot Nero taste like?
Small red and dark berries, black cherry, plum and blood orange on the nose; good structure, delicate tannins, dried herbs and cloves on the finish. Medium-bodied, dry, with high acidity.
When should I drink Lehmont?
Drink between 5 and 18 years from vintage. Young vintages show vibrant berry and orange notes; cellared bottles develop forest-floor and complex savoury depth.
Why is it called Lehmont?
The name combines 'Lehm' (German for clay) and 'Mont' (mountain), referencing the clay-rich soils and the mountain altitude that form the wine's character.