Oltrepò Pavese DOC Pinot Nero - V18 - Cordero San Giorgio 2020

V 18 is a Pinot Nero dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC by Cordero San Giorgio, made from 100% Pinot Noir. The grapes come from a single vineyard planted in 1996, facing east/northeast and rooted in a silty-sandy soil. Its cooler position, protected by the surrounding woodland, gives the wine a delicate, floral and velvety expression. It shows an intense ruby-red colour with garnet nuances. The nose is broad and complex, offering aromas of violet, jasmine and small red berries, followed by a delicate spicy note.

The grapes are destemmed but not crushed, then undergo cold pre-fermentation maceration before fermenting in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature. After malolactic fermentation in barriques, the wine ages for around nine months in French oak barriques, followed by nine months in large casks and at least eighteen months in bottle. On the palate, it is enveloping, balanced and persistent, with soft, silky tannins, pleasant acidity and mineral freshness. It pairs well with pasta dishes featuring white-meat sauces, fish soups, game, roasts, rich fish, cured meats and medium-aged cheeses.