Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

Spice, cinnamon and Christmas spice, with superb balance, elegance and delineation. What a finish. Gorgeous schist minerality and a stunning, lingering close. — 4 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Sanct Valentin Pinot Noir Riserva 2022 — Alto Adige DOC, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Produced by St. Michael-Eppan Winery under the prestigious Sanct Valentin line, this 100% Pinot Noir comes from the cool alpine vineyards of Alto Adige. The region’s dramatic temperature swings between warm days and cool nights help preserve acidity while allowing slow, balanced ripening. The 2022 vintage presents a refined and fresh expression of Pinot Noir, showcasing purity, elegance, and Alpine precision.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, and subtle cranberry notes dominate the aromatic profile. Gentle floral hints mingle with delicate spice and a faint earthy undertone that emerges as the wine opens in the glass.

Mouthfeel
Bright acidity drives the wine forward, giving it freshness and lift. The body sits in the medium-light range with soft, fine-grained tannins and a smooth texture. The finish is clean, refreshing, and elegant.

Food Pairings
This Pinot Noir shines alongside food thanks to its lively acidity and delicate structure. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, duck breast, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, or a simple charcuterie board with prosciutto and semi-aged cheeses where the wine’s freshness complements savory flavors without overpowering them.

Verdict
A charming and elegant Pinot Noir that emphasizes balance and drinkability rather than sheer power. Its freshness, clarity of fruit, and Alpine character make it a delightful and versatile wine.

Did You Know?
Pinot Noir has been cultivated in Alto Adige since the mid-19th century, and today the region is considered one of Italy’s finest areas for the grape thanks to its high-elevation vineyards and cool Alpine climate.

🍷 Personal Pick
A beautifully fresh Pinot Noir that impressed with its lively acidity and simplicity done right, delicate, delicious, and very easy to enjoy. — 4 months ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

Translucent red in colour and beautifully aetheric on the nose. Sappy, fresh, light cherries, a bit of cranberry, a whiff of tree bark and a bit of undergrowth. Very fresh & bright.
On the palate this is light, with very fine, feather light tannins, juicy acidity, fruity yet not sweet. Raspberries & wild strawberries galore with a savoury touch towards the finish.
Very light, perhaps a touch, too light, juicy, enticing. And very, very nice. — 3 years ago

garry post

8.9

Very nice German Pinot Noir or Blauburgunder.

Notes of rhubarb, strawberries, jam and leather. A bit of a bite at first but mellower with a little time opened and with food.

Crab cakes, shrimp, asparagus and risotto. Chocolate cookie with salt to finish.

2017. — 6 years ago

Richard Shin

9.0

2nd time. Liked it as much as first time. Delicate but well balanced. Nice acidity and robust dark fruit. 13% al. — 7 years ago

Carlo Maria Rossotto

9.4

Hints of berries in this superlative Blauburgunder. Il Pinot nero dell’Alto Adige non ha rivali. Had it at Bottega Bono a Roma. Best in class — 7 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Grown on clay. Gorgeous and a little leaner in profile, but still absolutely stunning. — 4 days ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.2

Premium Alto Adige PN. — 25 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2022 | — 7 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2021 | introverted smell, good structure — a year ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.2

Jermann ‘Blau & Blau’ Rosso 2012: Medium-bodied. Impeccable balance. Nicely integrated tannins with the right level of acidity. The color was bright ruby red and the aromas were red fruit dominate. Tasting notes of strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, herbs, earth, oak & smoke. Dry elegant finish. What an outstanding, unique Northern Italian blend of Blaufränkisch (Franconia in Italy or Lemberger in Germany) & Blauburgunder (Pinot Nero in Italy or Pinot Noir in France). Bought this several years ago at an enoteca in Bellaria, Italia due to the attractive pink label and tonight was the night it would be set free & consumed. Long story short, loved every drop; it was funky. It was fun. It was memorable. Highly recommend. Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago

Javier Alonso

9.0

2015 muy recomendable — 6 years ago

Doggfather

9.0

So light. Great way to start the evening. — 7 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Juicy, clean and textured, with tremendous purity and finesse. — 4 days ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.0

Bright, cheery Pinot Noir. Very light on the oak but nice texture. Short finish. — 25 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Medium Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits and spicy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and red plum with pepper spice, floral and herbs. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral character. Nice now! — 9 months ago

Francesca B

9.5

Pinot Nero bevuto a Natale a casa di papà, comprato da loro sul lago di Caldaro, eccezionale — 3 years ago

Amanda Starr

8.9

Lighter than a sauvignon blanc.

Agio — 5 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.1

Another excellent pinot nero from Le Volpe e l’uva! — 6 years ago

with Vanessa

Hampus Bejnö

9.0

Hallon, surkörsbär och röda vinbär. Påtaglig syra och lång angenäm finish med viss värme, och örtighet. Upplevs som påtagligt ungt och kan nog vinna på lagring. Hade smakat fint till grillad fågel, gärna vilt. — 7 years ago