Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie
Delle Venezie refers to the Tre Venezie, Venezia Euganea, Venezia Giulia and Venezia Tridentina. These were three administrative regions which existed between 1866 and 1919 and correspond to the modern-day regions of Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige. Today, Delle Venezie covers this historic region (with the exception of Alto-Adige (Südtirol)). The cool, breezy climate is heavily influenced by the Alps, and helps maintain fresh acidity in the wines. Day-night temperature variation develop aromatic intensity. Water availability is rarely a problem.
Appellation: Delle Venezie IGP
Type: White, dry
Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio
Certified Organic
Color: Bright yellow.
Bouquet: Freshly cut honeydew, pear, Meyer lemon, with white flowers and mandarin orange notes.
Taste: Crisp orchard fruit, spring flowers, and subtle tropical notes. There is a zesty acidity and a delicious, light mineral finish.
Alcohol: 12.5% (varies with vintage).
Serving Suggestion: Serve at a temperature of 10°-12°C. (50°-54°F).
Pairing: Pasta with clams or with pancetta, seafood risotto, light fish plates, speck, light cheeses, crostini or crackers with mozzarella and anchovies.
Exposure: Northern-southern exposure.
Soil: Medium-textured with lavic basalt.
Training Method: Guyot, high density.
Age of the vines: 15 years.
Density: 5,500 vines/ha.
Yield: 70 hl/ha (1,012/acre).
Harvest: Mid September.
Vinification: Fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel, there is a short maceration on the skins, which adds color, flavor intensity, body and texture to the wine. The must undergoes cold, static settling and is then fermented at controlled temperatures.
Maturation: The wine matures on its lees for five months.
