Features
Name:
Pinot Grigio DOC 2024 (Stelvin cap)
Terrain:
volcanic profile
Cellar
On the Monte di Mezzo, not far from Bolzano and Lake Kaltern in the village of Cornaiano, formerly called Girlan, stands the Girlan winery. It was founded in 1923 by 23 winegrowers and today has as many as 200 members spread over a vineyard cultivation area of 220 hectares, in the best growing areas of the Oltradige and Bassa Atesina at altitudes ranging from 450 to 500 metres between San Michele and the Adige Plain. 1980, the Girlan Winery increasingly focused on the Pinot Noir grape variety and launched the Trattmannhof Mazon Pinot Noir for the first time. In '75, the pioneer Hartmuth Spitaler recognised the unique potential of the Gschleier sub-zone and produced a Vernatsch exclusively from this sub-zone for the first time. In addition, a close collaboration was established with the artist Paul Flora regarding label design. The Girlan philosophy is, on the one hand, to revalue the old South Tyrolean grape varieties (Vernatsch, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir) and, on the other hand, to create wines with character from international grape varieties (Chardonnay and Sauvignon), while still tying them to the terroir. All this while respecting the times dictated by nature, with sustainable farmingThe wines are among the most awarded in the region and available in more than 30 countries.
Description
The grapes come from the hilly areas of the Oltradige, at an altitude of 400 to 500 m above sea level in well-ventilated vineyards. The production soil is rich in minerals, formed from glacial-age sediments and characterised by volcanic porphyry. Pinot Grigio yields small bunches with rust-coloured, almost brownish grapes. Pinot Blanc and Pinot Grigio grapes, which belong to the same family as Pinots from Burgundy, are sometimes found on the same stock. Its flavour is delicate and smooth. It goes very well with asparagus, various fish dishes and delicate meats.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Intense straw yellow
The nose exudes hints of rock stone, mountain herbs, white-fleshed fruit, citrus fruits and white flowers
On the palate Fresh and mineral, soft and delicate, pleasantly aromatic
Storage time:
3-4 years
Vinification
Gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures
Acknowledgements
2023James Suckling 90/100
