Wine: Dino Torti Pinot Noir

Country: Italy

Region: Lombardy

Designation: Provincia di Pavia IGP

Brand/Producer: Torti

Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir

ABV: 13%

Type: Red

Code: 2916

Tasting Note

Delicate perfumes of black cherry, strawberry and raspberry flavours have an attractive exuberance that dance upon the palate, lingering on in the lasting finish.

Producer

The Torti winery was established in 1910 by Giovanni Torti. Succeeding generations have been heavily involved in winemaking and the winery today is operated by Dino Torti. Taking pride in their expansive vineyards, the winery has had particular success with Pinot Nero and especially indigenous grape varietals which thrive in the Lombardy region. 

Winemaking

Grapes are hand harvested from selected vineyards on the “Borgogna” hill, probably the best location in the area for Pinot Noir. Little intervention takes place in the winery to preserve the delicate flavours and nuances of the fruit.

Fun Fact

Situated in Lombardy, the Oltrepo Pavese area is the most northerly wine region in Italy. Its town of Pavia (Pavese in Italian) is just 45 kms south of Milan. It is bordered by the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Piedmont. Amazingly, the area is “shaped like a bunch of grapes”, and is located exactly halfway between the North Pole and the Equator, on the 45th parallel like Bordeaux in France.

Food pairing

A meat friendly wine equally at home with simple grills and rich braised and roast dishes. It also goes will with mushrooms and rich tomato based sauces.

Awards & Accolades

91 points James Suckling