{"product_id":"ottin-pinot-nero-lemerico-2022","title":"Ottin Pinot Nero L'Emerico 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eOttin Pinot Nero L’Emerico is a distinctive mountain Pinot Noir from the heart of the Aosta Valley, crafted to reflect both the cool Alpine climate and the producer’s long-standing passion for the region. With its precise balance of freshness, structure, and aromatic complexity, it offers a beautifully lifted expression of Italian Pinot Noir with a clear sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this wine shows a bright, elegant red hue typical of refined Pinot Noir. The nose is highly expressive, with wild juniper, resin, pine needles, white pepper, and aromatic herbs, unfolding like a walk through a mountain meadow in bloom.\n\nOn the palate, it is dynamic and creamy, combining vivid freshness with a finely textured structure that keeps the wine light on its feet yet satisfying. The finish is aromatic and persistent, and while approachable now, it should gain additional nuance over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced from 100% Pinot Noir in the Aosta Valley, this wine comes from one of Italy’s highest and coolest wine regions, where mountain conditions help preserve freshness and aromatic precision. The grapes undergo one week of cold maceration followed by a 10-day fermentation, then the wine is aged for 18 months in large French oak casks, with eight months on the lees and an additional four months in bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir pairs well with roasted poultry, duck breast, mushroom risotto, game birds, and alpine cheeses. Serve it at around 14–16°C, and decant briefly if possible to let the mountain aromatics fully open in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOttin is a respected family producer in the Aosta Valley, and Elio Ottin has built a reputation as a true mountain winemaker, working with deep local knowledge and a strong sense of terroir. The estate is known for crafting expressive, high-altitude wines that highlight the character of the region, and this Pinot Nero is a fine example of that achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ottin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255362048337,"sku":"XW-60855","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/ottin-pinot-nero-l-emerico-2022_60855_1_05014959-8b1d-405c-9526-86179b776f34.webp?v=1783458478","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/ottin-pinot-nero-lemerico-2022","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}