Pinot Nero IGT, Veneto 2024

The Serafini & Vidotto Pinot Nero IGT del Veneto 2024 is a light-bodied, elegant Italian red wine, known for its vibrant ruby color and prominent notes of red fruits and delicate spices.

Key Details and Tasting Notes

• Producer: Serafini & Vidotto, a winery established in 1986 in Nervesa della Battaglia, within the Montello area of the Treviso hills.
• Region: Veneto, Italy, specifically from the Colli Trevigiani IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) area.
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir).
• Winemaking: The grapes are manually harvested in late August/early September and aged in stainless steel tanks for at least 6 months to maintain freshness and fruitiness, followed by further bottle aging.
• Alcohol Content: 13% Vol.
• Colour: Described as a brilliant, transparent ruby red.

Expert and User Opinions

• Aroma: Intense notes of ripe raspberries, blueberries, and wild strawberries, with floral hints of violet and cyclamen. Other notes can include aromatic herbs, sweet tobacco, eucalyptus, and dark chocolate.
• Taste: The palate is described as fresh, soft, and enveloping, with elegant but fine, sweet tannins. The wine offers good structure, balanced acidity, and a long finish with persistent notes of small berries and vanilla.
• Critic Review: This vintage was rated 92/100 by James Suckling, who noted aromas of strawberries, cherries, black pepper, and blood oranges, with a light to medium body, crisp palate, and velvety tannins.

Food Pairings

This versatile wine pairs well with various dishes.

• Poultry and white meats
• Lamb chops
• Tuna steak
• Mushroom risotto
• Medium-aged or fresh creamy cheeses, such as Bastardo del Grappa