'1840' Pinot Noir DOC

1840 Pinot Noir DOC 2023 is a red from H. Lun, made from Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero) grown at Montagna in Alto Adige, northern Italy. Aged in large wooden barrels, it pours bright ruby with a garnet rim. Spice comes first on the nose, then blackberry and raspberry, and the palate is full and dense with lots of smooth tannins. Serve at 16°C now or over the next 4 to 5 years. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

The H. Lun name dates to 1840, when Alois H. Lun started putting it only on the finest South Tyrolean wines from the best sites. More than a century later the Cornaiano cellar took over the winery, which still runs as an independent brand and keeps grapes apart by site and quality to show the range of Alto Adige.

The vineyards

The grapes come from Montagna in Alto Adige, at a yield of 9,000 bottles per hectare.

How it's made

Aged in large wooden barrels. Total acidity is 5.64 g/l and residual sugar 2.1 g/l.

How it tastes

Bright ruby with a garnet rim. The nose is of medium intensity, opening with clear spice before blackberry and raspberry. The palate is full and dense, with plenty of smooth tannins and a firm, vigorous structure.

How to serve it

Serve at 16°C. It has the structure to age for 4 to 5 years.