# Mezzacorona Pinot Nero 2023 (2023)

- **Producer:** Nosio
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €9
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, red cherry, vanilla, cloves, earth

## About this wine

Mezzacorona Pinot Nero 2023 is a red wine from the Trentino DOC appellation in Italy, produced by Nosio, part of the Mezzacorona group. Founded in 1904, Mezzacorona is a large agricultural cooperative emphasizing harmony with nature and sustainable practices. The grapes are cultivated in foothill vineyards at altitudes of 550 meters above sea level, benefiting from the unique terroir of the Trentino region, influenced by the Dolomites. The winery's philosophy is to produce elegant and fragrant wines that reflect their origin. Nosio S.p.A. manages the bottling and commercialization of the wines.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes are grown at altitudes up to 550 meters above sea level.
- Mezzacorona operates as a cooperative with over 1,500 members.
- Vineyards are managed with a focus on reducing synthetic inputs.
- The wine is aged in French oak barrels for a nuanced complexity.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and fine tannins make it versatile. It can cut through the richness of pork and duck, complement the earthiness of mushrooms, and stand up to lighter proteins like chicken and fish. Its subtle fruit notes can also bridge with fruit-based sauces.

## Wine making process

The Mezzacorona Pinot Nero 2023 is produced from hand-harvested grapes picked in late September. Vinification involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for 12-14 days, with regular pumping over of the must. Malolactic conversion is also performed using selected cultures. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 5-6 months, with approximately 20% of the wine seeing an extended aging of 8-12 months in medium-toasted French oak. Mezzacorona employs sustainable viticultural practices, including reducing synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.