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Monte Degli Angeli / Tenute Neirano Angel Pinot Noir
Monte Degli Angeli / Tenute Neirano · Piemonte · Italy
$8.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 91-point score from James Suckling at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Josh Cellars Pinot Noir, is $14.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A medium-bodied Italian Pinot Noir with cherry, raspberry, light floral notes, mild spice and a faint chocolate edge.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Pinot Noir that is fruit-forward but not heavy, with softer tannins than Cabernet or Nebbiolo.
Why buy it
It offers a Piedmont take on Pinot Noir with a verified 100% Pinot Noir composition and a current James Suckling 91-point review for the 2025 vintage.
Best for
Roast poultry, beef, lamb, mushrooms, aged cheeses and casual meals where you want a red with freshness rather than weight.
Style
Dry, medium-bodied, red-fruited and lightly earthy with modest tannin.
Drinks like
Lighter Burgundy rouge, entry Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Alto Adige Pinot Nero
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but interesting for Pinot Noir drinkers who want to compare Italy with Burgundy, Oregon or California.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
roast beef · braised lamb · mushroom risotto · aged cheese · herb-roasted chicken
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F
- Decanting:
- Optional; 10-15 minutes helps the fruit and spice open up.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or all-purpose red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Ready to drink now; suitable for short-term holding.
- After opening:
- Recork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A current-release Piemonte Pinot Noir from Monte Degli Angeli, made from 100% Pinot Noir and showing cherry, raspberry, gentle floral tones, mild spice and a touch of chocolate. Medium-bodied and smooth, it is an easy match for roast meats, mushrooms, aged cheeses or a casual Italian dinner.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Producer
- Monte Degli Angeli / Tenute Neirano
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Piemonte
- Appellation
- Piemonte DOC
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not specifically stated for this wine; Tenute Neirano lists Antonio Sperone as oenologist and founder.
- Vineyard source:
- Piemonte; Tenute Neirano is located in Monferrato, Piedmont, with vineyards on hilly, mainly calcareous soils. Specific vineyard source for this bottling is not stated.
- Vessel:
- Not specifically stated for this wine.
About the winery · Monte Degli Angeli / Tenute Neirano ›
Monte Degli Angeli is presented by the distributor in connection with the Neirano cellars, part of the Sperone family's Piedmont wine activity. Tenute Neirano is located in Monferrato, Piedmont, and the distributor describes the family as involved in wine production for four generations. The estate context includes 30 hectares of owned vineyards, careful grape selection and an IFS-certified production system. Tenute Neirano's own site describes vineyards in the Monferrato hills with sunny exposures, calcareous soils and grapes including Pinot Noir.
Critic reviews
91/100James Suckling
“Deep aromas of cherries with hints of chocolate and mild spices. Medium-bodied and tense, with dusty tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Monte Degli Angeli / Tenute Neirano Angel Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- Monte Degli Angeli / Tenute Neirano Angel Pinot Noir is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Monte Degli Angeli / Tenute Neirano Angel Pinot Noir taste like?
- A medium-bodied Italian Pinot Noir with cherry, raspberry, light floral notes, mild spice and a faint chocolate edge.
- What food pairs with Monte Degli Angeli / Tenute Neirano Angel Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with roast beef, braised lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheese and herb-roasted chicken.
- How should I serve Monte Degli Angeli / Tenute Neirano Angel Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F. Optional; 10-15 minutes helps the fruit and spice open up. Glass: Burgundy or all-purpose red wine glass.
- Is Monte Degli Angeli / Tenute Neirano Angel Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $8.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Monte Degli Angeli / Tenute Neirano Angel Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 14% alcohol by volume.