Pinot Nero `Giorgio Odero` Frecciarossa 2012
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Producer
Frecciarossa
Grape(s)
Pinot Noir (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Fruity
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The prosperous and industrialised region of Lombady enjoys a varied geography with the city of Milan at its centre, Bergamo, Como and the Alpine resorts to the north, the fertile Po Valley to the south and Lake Garda to the east. The best known wine producing districts are Valtellina with its strong Nebbiolo based reds, Franciacorta with classic sparkling wines and the Oltrepo Pavese Italy`s leading source of fine Pinot Nero.
Producer
Tenuta Frecciarossa has just 20ha of vineyard within the ‘Oltrepo Pavese’ zone of Lombardy. These are wonderful food wines, almost exclusively enjoyed at the fashionable bars and restaurants of Milan. The zesty, dry Riesling has a bouquet of apricot and peach, whilst the red ‘Praielle’ blend of Barbera, Bonarda and Uva Rara is packed with red berry fruit softened by barrel age. The elegant dry ‘Sillery’ is an extraordinary Pinot Nero vinified as a white wine, and the barrique aged Pinot Nero was awarded as best Italian Pinot Nero by Gambero Rosso.
Tasting Notes
Giorgio Odero is a barrique aged Pinot Nero from a careful selection of low yielding mature vines. This rich and elegant red was awarded as best Italian Pinot Noir by the Gambero Rosso guide. Aromas of wild red berries and spice are followed by an expressive palate of cherry, vanilla and orange zest and silky mouthfeel balanced by elegant tannins.
Food
Serve alongside wild mushroom risotto, veal dishes, casseroles of chicken and game birds, and mild cheeses.
Media
Gold medal at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2014.
