Alené - Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir from Italy. Yes, it works.

Pinot Noir is famously difficult—temperamental, picky about where it grows. Burgundy gets all the attention, but Oltrepò Pavese has been quietly growing more Pinot Noir than anywhere else outside France. At 400 meters in Montalto Pavese, cool nights and fresh soils give the grape what it needs: time to ripen slowly, keeping elegance while building depth. This is Italian Pinot Noir that doesn't apologize for being Italian.

What makes it special?

Bright ruby red with garnet edges. The nose is delicate but clear: redcurrants, wild rose, a whisper of spice. On the palate, it's all about finesse. Silky tannins, fresh acidity, layers that unfold without shouting. There's structure here, but it's light on its feet. This isn't about power—it's about precision and balance.

What to pair it with:

• Roast chicken or duck
• Aged cheeses like parmigiano or pecorino
• Cured meats—prosciutto, bresaola
• Mushroom risotto or truffle dishes

This is for people who love Pinot Noir but want to taste it somewhere new. Or for skeptics who think Italy can't do elegant reds. Either way, it delivers.

Serve at 18°C | 14% alcohol

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.