Zonin – Pinot Noir
| Winery: | Famiglia Zonin |
| Category: | Italian Red |
| Type: | Pinot Noir |
| Region: | Veneto |
| Grapes: | 100% Pinot Noir IGT |
| Vinification: | The grapes are vinified with great care in order to express the characteristics of the area to the fullest. After the malolactic fermentation it is aged for 12 months in oak barrels, thus attaining greater harmony and complexity. |
| Color: | This ruby-red wine has bright purplish tones. |
| Bouquet: | Pleasantly vinous, delicate, fresh, and fruity with hints of violets and roses. |
| Palate: | It is broad, soft, and rich on the palate, with discrete almond notes. |
| Pairing: | An excellent food wine to combine with risotto and pasta, it goes particularly well with meat dishes, especially with boiled meats and roasts. |
| Serving Temp: | 61° – 64°F. |
About the Veneto Region:
Location: Northern Italy, Eastern
Notable Reds: Corvina, Lagrein, Merlot, Molinara, Pinot Noir, Rondinella, Schiava, and Lagrein
Notable Whites: Chardonnay, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, and Sauvignon Blanc
The winemaking history of the Veneto has been strongly influenced by the history of the regions that were important stops along the Mediterranean spice route from the Byzantine Empire to the trading center of Venice.
The region is bordered by the Alps to the north separating it from Austria. Slovenia borders the region on the east and the Italian region of Veneto forms the western border and part of the southern border with the Adriatic Sea. The northern half is very mountainous and gives way to flatter terrain and plains on the way to the sea. The climate is distinguished with very warm days and chilly nights that help maintain a balance in the grape between acidity and sugar levels and allows the grapes a long, slow growing season.