Maglen

SELECTION

Maglen Pinot Nero Riserva is a selection of precious grapes from two adjacent and complementary areas: historic vineyards on the Mazon plateau and steep and sunny vineyards in Glen. It typifies the elegance of Italian Pinot noir.

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Rich in extracts and of profound depth. You will be conquered by sweet sour cherries, juicy red berries and lively spices. Preferable to many ordinary Burgundy wines.

Gimmo Cuomo, Corriere del Mezzogiorno, November 2019

VINTAGE

REFINING MONTHS

YEARS OF AGING POTENTIAL

APPELATION

Alto Adige DOC

VINTAGE

2017

Vintage Description

Mild temperatures in April led to early bud break. Favorable weather conditions in May further accelerated the development of the vegetation but a dry period in June slowed down shoot and grape growth. After a humid July, a warm August followed with many hours of sunshine. After several rainy days at the beginning of harvest, the autumn weather developed favorably with considerable fluctuations in temperature. The grapes profited from a long phase of vegetative growth and were in good health, though berry size was somewhat smaller than average. The white wines are very well balanced, with beautiful fruit, fine acidity and juicy freshness. Charming elegance and pleasant tannin structure characterize the red wines.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Grapes:Pinot Noir
Yield: 45 hl/hectare
Altitude: 400 – 600 m
Slope exposure: west 80 %, southwest 20 %
Harvest Date: beginning – end of October
Soil: sandy loam
Vine ages: 15 – 25 years
Climate:extreme interplay between sunny days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and the cool nights, marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains..
Bottles produced: ca. 10,000, 150 magnums and a few large formats

Winemaking

At harvest, the grapes are delivered in small bins and immediately gently pressed. Fermentation takes place slowly at controlled temperatures (28°C) in large oak casks with repeated punch-downs of the must to bring forth the typical aromas of the grape variety.

MATURATION
After aging in French barrels for 12 months and another 6 months in big oak casks, the wine is kept in the bottle for at least 6 months prior to commercial release.