Pighin Pinot Grigio Collio DOC
2016
750ml
Add
BASIC
TASTE
RATINGS
Wine Type:
White
Varietal:
wine grape image
100% Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio
Region, Subregion, Country:
wine grape image
Friuli, Italy
Appellation:
DOC
Alcohol Level:
13.5%
Description:
GRAPE VARIETIES: Pinot Grigio single variety. SOIL: known as “ponca”, it consists of friable marlstone with good water retention properties, and is typical of the Collio zone. TRAINING SYSTEM: Guyot with 4,000 vines per hectare and short pruning, which results in low yields and a high concentration of quality. YIELD FOR HECTARE: 70 q/ha. VINIFICATION: takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 20 days at a temperature between +18° and +22°C. AGING: in stainless steel tanks at a constant temperature of +12°C. The wine undergoes cold stabilization before bottling. ALCOHOL: 13.50% RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.00 g/l. TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.50 g/l as tartaric acid. COLOR: bright straw yellow with shades of amber. AROMA: floral, fruity, with delicate notes of acacia blossoms, banana and pineapple. TASTE: in the mouth it is dry with excellent body, balanced with an elegant aromatic varietal finish. PAIRING: pleasing as an aperitif, it complements seafood appetizers and grilled fish dishes. It is wonderful with white meats served with sweet flavoured sauces. SERVE: at a temperature of between +10° and +12°C. Uncork just before serving. CONSUMPTION AND AGING POTENTIAL: ideal when consumed young. If stored well, its gains character over time and can age for 3 to 4 years.
Winery:
Pighin
The history dates back to 1963 when the Pighin brothers Luigi, Ercole and Fernando purchased a 200-hectare estate belonging to a noble Friulian family in Risano, in the Friuli Grave D.O.C zone. Today, Fernando continues to run the family estates with passion and enthusiasm, making signature wines of this region.
Style:
Fresh & Floral
Dominant Flavour:
Tropical Fruit
Stone Fruit
Honey
There is no rating for this detail
×