The Wine

The Meczan Pinot Noir of the Hofstatter winery is 100% Pinot Noir grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery located on the Mazon plateau, an area in the province of Bolzano. We are in Trentino Alto Adige, and it is here that at the beginning of the 19th century, the locals decided to cultivate Pinot Noir, a typical French vine.

The Hofstatter winery soon understood that the Mazon plateau, thanks to its microclimate, was the ideal place to cultivate this vine. Pinot Noir has become one of the flagships of this winery which has managed to give a modern and unique style to a vine with a great history. In particular, we like Pinot Noir Meczan also for its almost outstanding value for money.

THE WINEMAKING

After manual harvesting, the selected grapes are taken to the cellar for winemaking. 75% of the grapes get destemmed, while the remaining 25% are left the whole bunch. This step guarantees freshness and the typical balance of the vine; it follows the fermentation on the skins that lasts at least ten days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine then ages in steel tanks, and after bottling, it rests for a few months in the cellar before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Lively ruby red with garnet hues. The aroma is pleasantly fruity, with elegant notes of wild berries alternating with cherry. Fresh and well-balanced on the palate, with a perfect match between the aromas and flavours and a long and persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Perfect with white meats and roasts. For lovers of red wine paired with fish, we recommend tasting it with swordfish with cherry tomatoes, olives and capers. Also excellent with dark chocolate.

The Winery

The Hofstatter winery is in Termeno, a historic town particularly suited to grape cultivation in the province of Bolzano. It is one of the most appreciated wineries in the Alto Adige area; it has a family history with an immense passion for both wine and the territory…. keep reading