Pinot Nero – Burgundian elegance from Italy
Pinot Nero is the Italian name for the great Pinot Noir – and in Italy, this demanding grape variety has long since found its own identity. The wines are typically medium-bodied, with a fine structure, lively acidity, and a character that focuses more on elegance than power. If you like wines that combine depth and finesse rather than just delivering volume, you have come to the right place.
Where Pinot Nero is at home in Italy
Pinot Nero feels particularly at home in the cool high altitudes of Northern Italy – Alto Adige and Trentino are considered the classic home for expressive, varietal-typical interpretations. But exciting wines are also being produced further south, for example in Umbria, which show just how versatile the variety can be.
Our range at Vinoscout
At Vinoscout, you will find over 10 wines featuring Pinot Nero – from accessible entry-level wines to aged Riservas and ambitious estate wines. Castelfeder from South Tyrol is represented with several positions, including single-vineyard wines like Mazon and Glen. In addition, you will find wines from Trentino by Tenuta Margon as well as a remarkable Pinot Nero from Umbria by Castello della Sala. The category is complemented by a few rosé and sparkling wines based on Pinot – ideal if you want to get to know the variety in a lighter, fresher interpretation.
Tip: Start with the Castelfeder Glen as an uncomplicated entry – or go straight for the Burgum Novum Riserva if you want to experience Pinot Nero in its more complex side.
