VALLE ISARCO, PINOT GRIGIO ARISTOS

In the Cantina Valle Isarco wines with superior character and superb quality are used to produce the “Aristos” line. The requirements to meet excellence in a wine are already set in the vineyard, where a careful selection of the grapes and yield control guarantee the highest quality. These wines are grown on the best vineyard and in limited quantities. Eight wines can carry the “Aristos” label.

This elegant wine owes its fragrant bouquet to limited grape yield and delicate refining in small acacia barrels.

Region: Alto Adige
Production Area: Chiusa, Velturno,
Appellation: Pinot Grigio DOC
Vintage: 2007
Varietal Blend: 100% Pinot Grigio
Vineyard: Southern exposure, sloping, at 1800 feet a.s.l..
Planting System: Guyot.
Soil: Clayey.
Harvest: Mid October 2006.
Yield: About 2.8 tons per acre
Alcohol: 15%
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature.
Aging: In the bottle for 3 months
Total Production: 7.000 bottles

Tasting Notes: The color goes from greenish yellow to light yellow. Full, pleasant and well rounded on the nose. The palate is aromatic, robust and spicy.

Food Pairings: Cold cuts, egg or mushroom dishes. Poached fresh water fish and shellfish; ideal as an aperitif

 

REVIEWS from Wine Spectator November 17, 2007
Cantine Valle Isarco 2006  – 91 Points

“Shows aromas of mango and lemon, with hints of banana. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit and a long, flavorful finish. Exotic and rich. Drink now.” JS