Pinot Grigio Riserva

The freshness of this wine is a vivid embodiment of the Dolomites. This estate produced Pinot Grigio is cultivated in the hills and deep valleys of the Italian Alps which enjoy the winds that blow up the river valley from Lake Garda. This Pinot Grigio Riserva has a distinct and refined body thanks to the fermentation of some of the wine in barrel for 6-8 months.

• PRODUCTION AREA

  The Pinot Grigio varietal has been cultivated since a long time in the Adige Valley, where it is also known as Ruländer. The Pinot Grigio Riserva is produced with grapes cultivated in the vineyards of one of the most traditional areas for this varietal: named “Zablani”, which is situated Northeast of Mezzocorona.

• VINIFICATION

  Part of the Pinot Grigio is then fermented in stainless steel tanks (40%) and the remaining 60% is fermented in small oak barrels, 1-2 years old, to obtain a delicate contribution of oak to the fruity notes of the Pinot Grigio. After fermentation the wine remains in oak barrels for 6-8 months. After 10-11 months the wine fermented in stainless steel is blended with the wine fermented in barriques.

• CHARACTERISTICS

  Color: Light yellow.Bouquet: Notes reminiscent of ripe fruit (white peaches, pears and mature chamomile) mingle with sweet notes of vanilla deriving from the refinement in oak.Flavor: Harmonious, elegant, refined.

• ALCOHOL CONTENT 13%

• PAIRINGS

  Ideal as an aperitif. Pairs well with polentas, au gratin dishes, pasta with porcini mushrooms, fish and white meats.

• SERVING TEMPERATURE 50-54° F

• RATINGS

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva - Wine Buzz - April 2009

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva - 88 - Wine Enthusiast - Dicember 2009

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva - Silver - Beverage Testing Institute 2009

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio RIserva - Silver - Decanter - October 2008

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva - 87 - Guida I vini di Veronelli 2008

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva - 88 - Guida I Vini di Veronelli 2009

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva - 88 - Wine Enthusiast - July 2008

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva - silver - AWC Vienna 2009

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva - 90,1 - Gold - AWC 2007

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva - 06 Decanter WWA - 2008

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva 04 - Santé - January 2007

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva - silver - Sommelier Wine Awards 2011

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva horeca - gold - Mundus Vini 2011

  MEZZACORONA Pinot Grigio Riserva gdo - gold - Mundus Vini 2011