In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, raspberry, fine spice, earthy lift
Palate: concentrated red fruit, elegant tannin, fresh acidity, complex finish
Tiefenbrunner's flagship Pinot Nero Riserva from select vineyard sites in Entiklar and surrounds. The Linticlarus selection range delivers complex, elegant wines with extended ageing potential; the Pinot Nero is among Alto Adige's reference single-estate Pinot Noirs.
What it pairs with
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Roast pigeon with mushroom jus
Linticlarus's earthy lift and fine spice flatter game bird; medium tannins frame the jus. -
Mushroom risotto
Pinot Nero's classical mushroom pairing; the wine's complex finish carries the dish. -
Aged Trentino Grana with honey
Mature alpine cheese meets the wine's depth and elegant tannin structure.
History
Tiefenbrunner introduced the Linticlarus selection range in the mid-1990s as the cellar's premium tier from proven vineyard sites with extended ageing potential. The Pinot Nero Riserva has been a consistent presence in the range since launch.
- 1996 — Linticlarus selection range launched, Pinot Nero Riserva included
Facts
- Producer
- Tiefenbrunner
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero Riserva
- Oak
- Approximately fifteen months in French oak barriques (mix of new and used) followed by additional bottle ageing
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1996
Frequently asked about Linticlarus Pinot Nero Riserva
What does Linticlarus Pinot Nero taste like?
Red cherry, raspberry, fine spice and earthy lift on the nose; concentrated red fruit, elegant tannin, fresh acidity and a complex finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Linticlarus Pinot Nero?
Drink between 5 and 20 years from vintage. Young vintages show vibrant red fruit and oak; cellared bottles develop forest-floor and mushroom complexity characteristic of mature Alto Adige Pinot Nero.
What food pairs with Linticlarus Pinot Nero?
Roast pigeon with mushroom jus, mushroom risotto, or aged Trentino Grana with honey. Pinot Noir's elegance suits poultry, game and mushroom dishes.