Pinot Grigio Riserva

Trentino DOC

The freshness of this wine is a vivid embodiment of the Dolomites.

• 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 shape of the bunches of grapes, copper-grey in colour, reveals its close relationship to the Pinot Nero from which it seems to derive. Favourable soils to its cultivation are both in the deep valley as well as on low hills. 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 and characterized by watery soils and good drainage, very similar to the adjacent zone of Teroldego.

• VINIFICATION

  The grapes are hand-picked and delivered within a few hours to the winery where they are selected, immediately pressed and sent to the maceration phase, performed in a cool environment with soft pressing. 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