KRIS WINES
Pinot Noir Provincia di Pavia
2012
About this winery
The KRIS winery is located in the beautiful hillside town of Montagna, located in the Northern Italian region of Alto Adige. Here you will find a unique combination of German history and Italian nationality working in unison to produce wines that are artistic, but are born out of modern winemaking practices. KRIS’ beautifully designed labels are the work of Riccardo Schweizer, a good friend of the winery owner and also a native of Northern Italy. Schweizer, who spent many years studying...
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Product notes
Located between 1600 and 1900 feet above sea level, the vineyards of Oltrepò Pavese feature a combination of clay and stony soils to provide an optimal balance of nutrients and drainage. Franz Haas selects those vineyards that showcase the Pinot Noir’s perfume aromas and fruit flavours.
Production notes
Pumping over and frequent punching is used during the 6–10 day maceration to increase colour and flavour intensity. Stainless steel fermentation allows the Pinot Noir’s delicate fruit flavours to shine through, while mild oak exposure (only 10%) rounds out the varietal’s firm tannins.
Tasting notes
Bright ruby in colour with purple hues, KRIS Pinot Noir shows enticing aromas of ripe blackberries and red forest fruits, followed by subtle earthiness and firm, well-framed tannins. Elegant and supple, this wine perfectly reflects the typical traits of the varietal, with a unique northern Italian twist.