Conte Vistarino Pinot Nero Oltrepo Pavese Pernice 2022

Conte Vistarino’s Pernice is a still red wine made from Pinot Noir grown in Oltrepò Pavese, offering a polished expression of one of Lombardy’s most distinctive terroirs. From the estate’s historic Cascina Pernice cru, it also reflects a long local connection to the grape, which was introduced to Italy in the mid-19th century.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in colour with garnet highlights, the wine opens with an expressive bouquet of violet and small red fruits, complemented by toasted coffee and cocoa. The palate echoes these aromas, combining generous yet refined fruit with pronounced minerality and well-defined, harmonious tannins.

Production
The Pinot Noir comes from Cascina Pernice, where vines grow at around 300 metres above sea level in the areas of Rocca de’ Giorgi and Pietra de’ Giorgi. The calcareous-clay soils, enriched with sand and gravel, contribute mineral character and support the wine’s ageing potential. Grapes are selected from low-yielding vineyards and fermented in conical wooden vats; malolactic fermentation takes place in oak. The wine then matures for a year in French oak barrels, followed by at least twelve months of bottle ageing. Harvesting methods are not specified.

Food & Serving
Its structure and savoury, spiced finish make it a good match for roast poultry, duck, mushroom dishes, or pork with herbs. Serve lightly cool, around 16–18°C. A short decant of about 30 minutes can help the aromas open, particularly when the wine is young.

Producer
Conte Vistarino has been active in Oltrepò Pavese since 1674 and has a longstanding association with Pinot Noir, cultivated at the estate since the grape’s arrival in Italy in the 19th century. Its holdings span around 200 hectares, and Cascina Pernice is a reference site for the estate’s work with the variety. The 2020 vintage received five Bibenda bunches and four vines in the Vitae AIS guide; these accolades relate to that vintage, not the 2022.

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