Tenuta Mazzolino, 'Terrazze' Pinot Nero

This elegant, perfumed Pinot Nero has a vibrant nose of red cherries, wild strawberries, and violets, with hints of spice and earthiness. The palate is silky yet structured, with ripe yet present tannins that frame the juicy fruit, giving the wine both depth and finesse. Aged in traditional vats for six months, it maintains a sense of purity and freshness, balanced by a fine acidity and a long, graceful finish. Francesca Seralvo calls this wine "the whole hill in a bottle", and it certainly delivers a taste of Oltrepò Pavese’s finest Pinot Noir vineyards.

Tenuta Mazzolino is one of the most exciting producers in Oltrepo Pavese, a region often referred to as Italy’s hidden Burgundy. Located in Lombardy, in the north of Italy, just south of Milan, Oltrepo Pavese is a historic wine-growing area best known for its Pinot Nero, Chardonnay, and sparkling wines. The estate, which has been in the Seralvo family since the 1970s, sits on a 20-hectare amphitheatre of organically farmed vineyards, with soils that mirror those of Barbaresco. Their high-density, low-yield vines, grown at 300-350 metres above sea level, benefit from cool Apennine breezes, preserving the grape’s aromatic intensity and natural acidity. This Pinot Nero is a class act, showcasing the finesse and complexity of this historic estate, and is a must-try for lovers of elegant, terroir-driven reds.