The charm of a pure Pinot Noir. One of the most loved wines by wine lovers at every latitude, in a (masterly) interpretation by the Paolo and Noemia d'Amico winery. But let us proceed with order. Umbria IGP, this Notturno dei Calanchi comes from a selection of grapes from the estate's vineyards in Umbria, an hour from Rome, on the border between Tuscany and Alto Lazio. We are at an altitude of about 550 metres above sea level where, by an extraordinary combination, soils and climate prove to be ideal for the cultivation of the princely vine of Burgundy and Champagne. And French is also the origin of the barriques used, at the end of the transformation, to slowly mature the wine for about a year. At the end of this phase, then, after bottling, Notturno dei Calanchi is placed in the cellar for a further ageing period of about 12 months. It therefore takes more than two years to reach maturity. At that point, however, a red wine of great character and strong personality is revealed. Luminous ruby in the glass, the nose reveals refined and elegant aromas, with a bouquet of fresh red fruits, floral notes and hints of spices. In the mouth, however, it is pleasantly fruity, mineral and savoury, with well-melted tannins of great elegance. The finish is long and silky. Difficult to put it through its paces on the table. Notturno dei Calanchi pairs easily with a wide variety of dishes. Excellent with meat-based first and second courses, it is also very enjoyable with a simple cheese board.