2023

Pinot Noir "vom Muschelkalk"

Weingut Abraham zum Winzer

Red Wine Fruity, Multi-layered

LAND/REGION

Italy,South Tyrol

Alcohol content:

13%

Classification:

Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT

Drinking temperature:

18°C

Grape Variety:

Pinot Noir

Optimal drinking window:

Can be drunk immediately, can be stored for 10 years

Light ruby red, clear

Sour cherry, blood orange, dark berries, earthy hints

Lean, fine tannins, saline freshness, persistent finish

Grilled red meats, game, mature cheeses

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Subregion

South Tyrolean Überetsch

The Pinot Noir “vom Muschelkalk” 2023 from Abraham is an Alto Adige Pinot Noir that consistently focuses on precision, origin and a clearly mineral-driven style. Abraham is among the producers who do not define Pinot Noir through opulence or upfront sweetness, but through tension, texture and a clean, terroir-led expression. “Muschelkalk” shapes not only the name but also the wine’s character: it feels cool-toned, taut and highly focused, with a structure that speaks more through finesse and length than through sheer weight. In the glass, it shows a bright ruby colour with a transparent core. On the nose, it is clear and precise, offering aromas of red cherry, raspberry and fine wild berries, supported by floral hints and a subtle spice note reminiscent of herbs, a touch of pepper and a hint of forest floor. The mineral element is very present, coming across as stony and limestone-like rather than fruit-driven or sweet. On the palate, the wine is dry, taut and elegant, with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity that provide drive and definition. Fruit remains clean and cool in expression, while a saline, chalky note appears in the background, adding depth and a very precise sense of length. The finish is long, pure and finely spiced, carried by a cool, mineral line. The 2023 vintage brings very juicy, clearly defined fruit along with a linear structure, without smoothing out the wine’s style. The Pinot Noir remains slender and tension-driven, yet never thin, showing substance and excellent balance. This combination makes it approachable when young, while still offering enough reserves to gain complexity over the coming years.