KRAFUSS Pinot Noir

The vineyards where this wine originates are located on a hilltop in Appiano and surround the Krafuss Estate. This unique location boasts a combination of factors that create an ideal environment for the cultivation of Pinot Noir grapes. The vineyards’ altitude, orientation, soil composition, microclimate and ample aeration all contribute to an atmosphere of dynamic tension. The KRAFUSS Pinot Noir is distinguished by its elegance, body and salinity.

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2022
KRAFUSS
Pinot Noir
12,5 % Vol

Origin

Krafuss estate vineyard in the village of Appiano/Montagna. 430 to 450 metres (1,410 - 1,480 feet)

Soil

Loamy, gravelly soil, calcareous glacial deposit

Vinification

Spontaneous grape mash fermentation followed by a couple of months in small and large casks. Aging in the bottle for several months.

Best to be drunk

3-10 years

Color

Garnet with a ruby shimmer

Aroma

Pronounced bouquet, fruity (red and black berries) spicy, pepper, flintstone

Flavour

Medium bodied, savoury-fruity, lively, silky

Food

White and red meat, poultry, duck, venison, cheeses

The Krafuss Estate

Dating back to the Renaissance and meticulously preserved, the Krafuss Estate is owned by Roland Riz, Alois Lageder’s father-in-law. Surrounded by vineyards and orchards, the historic building bears witness to the economic importance of the vineyards in the area above San Michele Appiano, dating back to the Middle Ages. In 1991, we transformed the vineyards, planting them exclusively with Pinot Noir using the wire trellis system. In 2013, we adopted biodynamic farming methods.