Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC

Soil
Alluvial, made of “caranto”, a mix of white clay and minerals from the Dolomites mountains.

Production Area
It is produced in the Le Ronche estate, located in Fossalta di Piave. "Le Ronche" is the name of the place where this Pinot Grigio vineyard is located at about 10 km from the Adriatic sea and at 50 km from the Dolomites mountains

Climate
Mild, with very few rain showers and a high summer temperature which allows the grapes to ripen perfectly

Grape Variety
100% Pinot Grigio

Density Of The Plantation And Training System
8.400 vines per hectare trained with guyot system

Year Of The Plantation
1986-2009

Vineyard Management
To obtain a perfect ripening of the grapes, beyond the normal vineyard management, we carry out summer pruning. Furthermore, the yield is kept very low in order to produce grapes rich in scents and aroma

Harvest
Beginning of September, when the grapes are very well ripe but they still have a good acidity level.

Vinification
Destemming and crushing of the grapes, soft pressing of the grapes, cool static clarification and fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel vats. The wine refines for several months on its noble lees in concrete vats at a controlled temperature. The lees are frequently mixed in order to increase the thickness and the smoothness of the wine.

Tasting Characteristics
Straw yellow colour with coppery hues, elegant and delicate bouquet, with fruit notes, full body, with a nut and toasted almond finish

Pairings
Ideal with sophisticated hors d'oeuvres, fish courses and eggs.

Service Temperature
8°-10°C

Storage
In a cool and dark place, keeping the bottle in a horizontal position. Its structure and complexity enable the wine to improve during maturation in the bottle, which can last up to 7 years, reaching the top after 3 years from the vintage

Alcoholic Grade
12,5-14% by vol. (it depends on the vintage)