Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, raspberry, fine spice, earthy lift

Palate: red fruit, elegant tannin, fresh acidity, silky finish

Stroblhof's flagship Pinot Nero Riserva, named for Sepp Hanni and bottled from the oldest vines on the south-east facing Stroblhof vineyard at 500 metres in Pigeno (Appiano). The cellar's top old-vine selection.

What it pairs with

  • Roast pheasant with chestnuts
    Sepp Hanni's red fruit and earthy lift flatter game bird; medium tannins frame the dish.
  • Mushroom risotto
    Pinot Nero's classical mushroom pairing; the wine's silky finish carries the dish.
  • Roast lamb with rosemary
    Medium-bodied red for pink-cooked lamb; spice notes echo rosemary.

History

Sepp Hanni is Stroblhof's top Pinot Nero Riserva, dedicated to Sepp Hanni - a pioneer in the South Tyrolean Pinot Nero reputation - and bottled from the oldest vines on the Stroblhof vineyard above the cellar in Pigeno (Appiano). First released with the 2019 vintage.

  1. 2019: First Sepp Hanni Pinot Nero Riserva vintage

Facts

Producer
Stroblhof · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Nero (100%)
Classification
DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero Riserva
Oak
Approximately twelve months in French oak barriques (mix of new and used)
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 55 to 75 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 18 from vintage
First vintage
2019

Frequently asked about Sepp Hanni Pinot Nero Riserva

What does Sepp Hanni Pinot Nero Riserva taste like?

Red cherry, raspberry, fine spice and earthy lift on the nose; red fruit, elegant tannin, fresh acidity and a long silky finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Sepp Hanni?

Drink between 5 and 18 years from vintage. Young vintages show vibrant red fruit and oak; cellared bottles develop forest-floor and game complexity.

Where is Sepp Hanni made?

From the oldest vines on the south-east facing Stroblhof vineyard above the cellar in Pigeno (Appiano/Eppan) at around 500 metres. The cuvee is named for Sepp Hanni, a pioneer in the South Tyrolean Pinot Nero reputation.

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