Sillery Pinot Nero Oltrepò Pavese DOC - Frecciarossa

Sillery – Frecciarossa

Frecciarossa is one of the historic estates of Oltrepò Pavese: founded in 1919 by Mario Odero in Casteggio, it is now run by the Radici Odero family and certified organic. Pinot Nero is the grape the estate is most closely tied to.

Sillery is a Pinot Nero vinified as a white wine, a rarity in Italy: it was first made in the 1930s as a tribute to Sillery in Champagne. The grapes are hand-harvested on the less exposed slopes of the Casteggio vineyards, and the wine ages for a few months in stainless steel to preserve freshness and aromas.

In the glass white flowers, citrus and a light balsamic note, with a fresh, savoury, medium-bodied palate. Serve at 8-10 °C with seafood starters, asparagus, savoury tarts and shellfish.

At a glance: Pinot Nero 100% vinified as a white wine · 13.5% ABV · 0.75 l · Frecciarossa, Casteggio (Oltrepò Pavese)