In the glass
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
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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.
- 2019 — First Sepp Hanni Pinot Nero Riserva vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Stroblhof
- 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.