Fles Alené Pinot Noir – elegante rode wijn uit Oltrepò Pavese, Italië · Terra Collective
Fles Alené Pinot Noir – elegante rode wijn uit Oltrepò Pavese, Italië · Terra Collective

Alené - Pinot Noir

Lombardia

Le Fiole

pinot noir

€ 17.50
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Pinot Noir is a difficult grape—temperamental and demanding. While Burgundy takes the spotlight, Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardia, quietly grows more Pinot Noir than anywhere else outside France. At 400 meters in Montalto Pavese, the sun and cool nights give the grape exactly what it needs: time to ripen slowly. This allows it to hold onto its elegance while building real depth. This is Italian Pinot Noir where finesse is backed by power.

It is bright ruby red with a delicate but clear nose of red berries, wild roses, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is all about refinement, with silky tannins and fresh acidity that elevate the meal without overstaying its welcome. It is a serious wine that stays light on its feet.

Pierluigi's note: This is the bottle I open when I want elegance that still has enough structure to handle food. It’s perfect with roast chicken or duck, and it’s my go-to for mushroom risotto or anything with truffle. It also works brilliantly with cured meats like bresaola or aged pecorino. Serve at 18°C.

Le Fiole is the story of two sisters, Silvia and Elisa, who chose to reconnect with their roots in Oltrepò Pavese. Their grandfather Guglielmo and father Enzo both dedicated their lives to the vines, growing grapes with love and patience on the rolling hills of Montalto Pavese.

The spark came one summer day in 2016, when Silvia and Elisa discovered an old chest in their grandfather’s farmhouse. Inside were bottles of wine carefully kept from the years of their births — a sign of the deep bond between family, land, and wine. From that moment, they knew they wanted to continue this tradition in their own way.

Today, they call themselves the female side of Oltrepò Pavese. With their Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio, they aim to elevate local grapes with elegance and personality, blending family heritage with a modern vision. Every bottle of Le Fiole is both a tribute to their roots and an invitation to experience the unique character of Oltrepò Pavese.

Oltrepò Pavese is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Tucked away in the hills south of Milan, it’s a landscape of rolling vineyards, tiny villages, and winding valleys. This is Pinot Noir country — in fact, the area sits on the same latitude as Burgundy and Oregon, two of the world’s most famous Pinot regions.

Here, the days are warm, the nights are cool, and the soils are a mix of limestone and clay. That combination gives the wines freshness, elegance, and depth — exactly what Pinot Noir needs to shine. It’s no wonder Oltrepò is often called the “Burgundy of Italy.”

Despite its history and potential, the region is still under the radar. And that’s the beauty of it: you’ll find authentic wines full of character, without the hype. A place where Pinot Noir finds a true Italian voice.

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