Vineyards in Oltrepò Pavese since 1718

The boutique winery

of Pinot Noir

AWARDS

Decanter World Wine Awards 2015-17 Profondo di SanMichele 2006 - bronze medal Rosa Rosae, Pinot Nero rosato 2016 - bronze medal Rosso dei Pianori 2013 p.ts 84 Gloria - Moscato Passito 2011 p.ts 85

Global Pinot Noir Masters, London 2015 Pynòs - Pinot Nero 2006 - bronze medal

Il Golosario - Club Papillon 2009 Profondo di SanMichele 2001 -Top Hundred

Wein-plus.de Profondo di SanMichele 2003 p.ts 85 Profondo di SanMichele 2006 p.ts 87 Pynòs - Pinot Nero 2003 p.ts 85 Pynòs - Pinot Nero 2004 p.ts 81 Pynòs - Pinot Nero 2006 p.ts 87 Rosso dei Pianori 2010 p.ts 86 Bonarda 2008 p.ts 79 Rosa Rosae, Pinot Nero rosato p.ts 84 Riesling 2010 p.ts 85 Moscato dolce 2013 p.ts 82 Gloria - Moscato Passito 2003 p.ts 88 Gloria - Moscato Passito 2004 p.ts 87

Guida L’Espresso 2009 Profondo di SanMichele 2003 p.ts 15/20

Viniplus (Guide AIS Lombardy 2009-14) Profondo di SanMichele 2001 Profondo di SanMichele 2003 Profondo di SanMichele 2004 Profondo di SanMichele 2005 Profondo di SanMichele 2006 Rosso dei Pianori 2009 Bonarda 2007 Bonarda 2008 Pynòs - Pinot Nero 2003 Pynòs - Pinot Nero 2006 Rosa Rosae - Pinot Nero rosé 2007 Riesling 2008 Moscato dolce 2010 Gloria - Moscato Passito 2004 Gloria - Moscato Passito 2005

Intl. Wine & Spirit Competition, London 2008 Gloria - Moscato Passito 2003 silver medal - best in class Pynòs - Pinot Nero 2003 bronze medal

The TerroirThe vineyards are located in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese (Lombardy), almost exactly at 45º latitude N. The location is mentioned in documents dating back to year 1718, as “Bosco dei Pianori”. As the name suggests, the location is on the flat part of a plateau at 370/400 metres above sea level, with most of the 13 hectares facing south/south-west. The soil is particularly suitable for Pinot Noir and aromatic varieties, such as Muscat and Malvasia. We share with the Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers (FIVI) the responsibility for our territory and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Quality and traditionAll the wines come from grapes organically grown within the estate, applying and perfecting the tradition and the experience of a family involved in agriculture for generations. The vines, about 4.000/hectare, are all trained with Guyot expallers and short-pruned following the protocols of the Italian School of Vine Pruning by Simonit&Sirch, with bunches thinned manually. When time comes, individual grapes are selected and harvested by hand, then immediately brought to the cellar under low temperature, so as to bring out only the best quality.

The cellarThe cellar is equipped with advanced technology. Quality protocols and security regulations, such as HACCP, are applied during the entire production cycle. The grapes are soft-pressed and the winemaking process is conducted in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The tanks are saturated with inert gases in order to maintain the freshness and flavour of the maturing wines, and their key parameters are frequently controlled by a certified laboratory. The red wines undergo an additional maturing cycle in wood for 18-24 months. Bottling is done after microfiltration and in a controlled atmosphere, with a semi-automatic bottling machine.

Azienda Agricola SanMichele ai PianoniLocalità Pianoni

27047 Montecalvo Versiggia (Pavia, Italy)tel./fax +39 0385 99842www.sanmicheleaipianoni.itinfo@sanmicheleaipianoni.itpianoni.wines@gmail.com

“PYNÒS” PINOT NERO dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC

Pinot Noir 100%, aged for 18 months in French oak. Ruby-red colour with amaranthine hues. A wine of great elegance, intense, clean, with notes of marasca cherry, blackcurrant, liquorice and spice. Good structure with long persistency. Serve with grilled meat and mature cheese.

“ROSA, ROSAE” PINOT NERO rosato IGT PV

Made from Pinot Noir grapes. The brief contact with the skins leaves a brilliant pink colour. A wine of great elegance, with notes of cherry. Good structure with long persistency. Serve as an aperitif or with light dishes and seafood.

“PROFONDO DI SANMICHELE” ROSSO Oltrepò Pavese DOC Riserva

Made from Croatina (45%), Barbera (45%) and Vespolina (10%) grapes. Intense deep ruby-red colour. Full and slighty tannic flavour, with notes of marasca cherry and violets and medium aromatic persistency. Robust and full-bodied, a great wine for ageing. Aged in wood for 24 months.

“ROSSO PIANORI” ROSSO IGT PV

Made from Barbera (45%), Croatina (45%) and Pinot Nero (10%) grapes. Intense deep ruby-red colour. Full bodied and slighty tannic with medium persistency. Serve with all kinds of meat.

“GLORIA”MOSCATO PASSITO IGT PV

After late harvesting, the grapes are left to dry, then follows a slow fermentation and aging in wood. An amber-coloured dessert wine with loads of dried fruit, apricots, raisins, orange zest and figs. Best served with pastries, chocolate cakes and also mature and blue cheese.

RIESLING Oltrepò Pavese DOC

Riesling grapes 100%. A still wine, straw-yellow coloured, brilliant with green reflexes. Fresh and delicate, notes of apples with long persistency. Best served with pasta dishes, sea food and vegetables.

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