Pinot Grigio 2010
Grape variety
pinot grigio
Geographical area
Collio – Italy, Brda – Slovenia
Name of the vineyardZegla, Rusic, Plešivo
Age
9-26 years
Altitude
120-250 metres above sea level
Exposure
south-east
Soil type
marl, slate and sandstone
Harvest
hand-harvested, beginning of September
Vinification
maceration for 12 hours, fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Maturation
8 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks
Maturing in the bottle
at least a month
Alcohol
13,0% vol
Total acidity
5,1 g/l
Bottle
0,75 l
Bottling
11.466 bottles in August
Serving temperature
11-12°C
Characteristics and description
Golden yellow with copper tinges. The colour indicates the method of production, which in the right way highlights the intensity and complexity of the aroma (nice flower aromas developing in fruity and spicy notes), full body (the soft, mature and fruity initial taste is substituted by the note of apricots and melons), alcoholic richness with balanced acids, and variety characteristics (at the end, slightly bitter).
Serving suggestions
Due to its complex body we recommend tasting it with a wide range of dishes – from cold starters to spring-summer pasta. It is excellent with sea food dishes, and not too spicy Asian, Thailand and modern Japanese cuisine.
Ageing potential
The maturation of a classical Pinot Grigio may develop fantastically up to ten years.