Pinot Grigio DOC GIRLAN
| Sommelier score | 89/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | GIRLAN |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Alcohol content | 13,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | BZ/155 |
| Winery headquarter | Cantina Girlan - Cornaiano (BZ) - Via San Martino, 24 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Pasta with seafood, Pasta with tuna, Mixed fried fish, Crustaceans, Mussels, White Meat, Tartare-fish carpaccio |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Pinot Grigio |
This traditional wine produced by Girlan is composed by 100% Pinot Grigio, an international variety that became more and more italian. It praises the denomination Alto Adige DOC. The vineyards are cultivated in the classic area of Cornaiano, on the hills of Oltradige and in Egna, where the lands reach 500 meters elevation. The soils are mainly composed by minerals, created by sediments that date to the glacial era. The manual harvest is followed soft pressing and elimination of lees through the natural sedimentation of the must. The fermentation is managed at controlled temperature in steel containers, where it is developed the aging too.
Features of “Pinot Grigio” DOC white wine
This wine has a shiny straw yellow colour that tends to gold. Its scent suggests to the taster aromas of citrus fruits, peach, honey and flint. The taste is rich and expresses a delicate and personal character.
Recommended food pairings while tasting this wine produced by Girlan
It goes on well with asparagi, fish and delicate meats. It has to be served at 10°C.
