St. Pauls shows a deft hand with Pinot Nero. The 2013 Alto Adige Pinot Nero Riserva Passion is enormously rich and profound. The winery takes a determined and modern approach to the Burgundian variety and offers a twofold delivery of bright fruit and spice. On the fruit side, you get cherry, cassis and dried raspberry. In terms of spice, the wine offers balsam herb, licorice and softer layers of vanilla at the back. Candied fruit, violets and sweet almond leave a lasting impression. The wine promises a slow aging evolution given the bright intensity it offers in its current state.