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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.More wines for duck breast →
  • Wild mushroom and herb risotto Producer notes dried herbs and cloves on the finish; the wine flatters mushroom umami and herbs.More wines for risotto →
  • Roast pheasant with juniper Medium-bodied Pinot Nero for game; the wine's structure carries roasted bird.More wines for game →

With cheese

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.

  1. 2005First Lehmont Pinot Nero Riserva vintage

Facts

Producer
Cantina St. Pauls · visiting guide
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.

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