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Pinot Nero 2023

88

Aromas of candied Bing cherries, cinnamon, and a hint of forest floor grace the nose. The palate reveals ripe red cherries and a touch of nutmeg, wrapped in fine, silky tannins. The fruit is polished and pristine, yielding an easy and forward wine that can be the go to wine for most any occasion.

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Pinot Nero 2021

91

Showing the name of the grape in German and in Italian, the Cantina Kaltern 2021 Alto Adige Blauburgunder Pinot Nero opens to a medium garnet color and aromas of forest berry, wild plum, rose, iron ore and lavender essence. This shows the characteristic fragrancy of the grape followed by a medium build and slightly more concentration in this warm vintage. It ages in a combination of large oak cask and cement for five months. This is an ample 95,000-bottle release, and you get great value.

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Pinot Nero 2020

92

This is a terrific entry-level red that offers plenty of varietal typicity with a very attractive price tag. The Cantina Kaltern 2020 Alto Adige Pinot Nero delivers all the goods: freshness, elegance and a no-fuss style to pair with white meat or even a spaghetti allo scoglio with seafood and chopped tomato, if served a few degrees chilled. I'd suggest buying this wine by the case, not by the bottle, and make sure to drink it while all that beautiful primary fruit is still intact. Some 95,000 bottles were made.