{"product_id":"oltrepo-pavese-pinot-nero-doc-della-quercia-2019","title":"Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Nero DOC ‘Della Quercia’ 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDella Quercia is made from organically grown Pinot Nero in the Oltrepò Pavese hills of Lombardy. South- and south-east-facing vines at around 250 metres are rooted in chalk, clay and silt, a combination that encourages aromatic fruit, fresh acidity and a fine mineral structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hand-harvested grapes spend eight to ten days macerating on their skins before malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Around 75% of the wine remains in tank, while 25% matures for six months in second- and third-use French oak, adding discreet complexity without covering the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear ruby-red with a translucent garnet edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild plum, blackberry and red cherry are joined by violet, dried herbs and a subtle note of sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium-bodied and composed, with ripe bramble fruit balanced by lively acidity and fine, lightly grippy tannins. Used oak contributes a gentle savoury warmth, while the finish is long, earthy and peppered with red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA versatile match for pheasant with bacon, porcini tagliatelle, pork loin with sage, or Taleggio and walnut crostini. Serve lightly cool at around 15–16°C to keep the Pinot Nero's fragrance and freshness in focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastel del Lupo works in the Oltrepò Pavese, a hilly zone south of Milan with a longstanding affinity for Pinot Nero. The combination of altitude, calcareous soils and continental conditions gives the variety a distinctly northern Italian expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDella Quercia reflects a measured approach to both farming and élevage: organic vineyards, hand picking and only a modest proportion of used oak. The 2019 places perfume and savoury nuance ahead of weight, making it especially suited to food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castel del Lupo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31931723874364,"sku":"ZZPNCASTELLUPO19","price":19.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/castel-del-lupo-oltrepo-pavese-pinot-nero-della-quercia-2019-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791378210","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/oltrepo-pavese-pinot-nero-doc-della-quercia-2019","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}