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Hidden Tuscany Rating
This pure Pinot nero from Baracchi, grown at around 600 m in Montagna Cortonese and aged for about 18 months in barriques, stands out for its finesse and a price of €23.57. Reserve: generic IGT Toscana appellation, with no distinction or mention of organic or vintage harvesting.
Generic IGT Toscana, but precise zone (Montagna cortonese, Cortona, 600 m) and pinot nero with notes of wild strawberry, rose and white pepper consistent with the grape variety.
No award or guide is mentioned, and the producer appears in none of the rankings cited: simple absence of information, score kept low.
At €23.57 (crossed-out price €26.16), the bottle remains in the range of an IGT Toscana pinot nero aged 18 months in barriques, with no distinction to enhance its value.
Numerous pairings (white meats, charcuterie, soft cheeses, mushrooms), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 14–16 °C.
Baracchi estate named and located in Montagna cortonese, ageing specified as about 18 months in barriques; neither organic nor manual harvesting is mentioned.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Today I invite you to discover an unexpected facet of Tuscany, the one where Pinot Nero expresses itself with rare delicacy. This wine from the Baracchi estate is a true surprise, an ode to finesse that breaks with the clichés of Tuscan power.
Nestled in the heights of Cortona, at about 600 meters above sea level, the Baracchi estate cultivates this unique Pinot Nero. It is in this particular microclimate of the Montagna Cortonese that the grape variety, usually associated with Burgundy, finds a singular Tuscan expression here. The Baracchi estate, with its philosophy focused on elegance, has managed to tame this demanding grape variety to get the best out of it.
This wine is a pure Pinot Nero, a single-varietal wine that allows the character of the grape to express itself fully. After vinification, it benefits from an affinamento of about 18 months in barriques, an aging that gives it structure and complexity without ever masking its intrinsic freshness. To the eye, you will be charmed by its delicate red color. On the nose, it will offer you an elegant and measured bouquet, without excess. I perceive notes of fresh small red fruits, such as wild strawberry and raspberry, accompanied by floral nuances of rose and a subtle touch of white pepper. On the palate, it reveals a subtle texture and fine tannins, supported by a balanced acidity that makes the tasting lively and fluid. Its persistence is pleasant, without being overpowering.
This Pinot Nero Toscana IGT is the ideal companion for informal convivial moments and serene tastings. I recommend it with dishes based on white meats, delicate charcuterie or soft cheeses. It will also be perfect with mushroom-based dishes, whose earthy flavors will echo the wine's notes. To fully appreciate its aromas and balance, serve it cool, between 14 and 16 °C. It is a wine that invites discovery, gentleness and the appreciation of nuances, far from the beaten paths of Tuscan viticulture.
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