Protected Geographical Indications
ORIGIN: Province of Pavia
VINE VARIETY:100% Pinot Grigio
SOIL: Medium-textured with calcareous marl and gypsum located around the 45° parallel north.
GRAPEVINE CULTIVATION: Guyot
HARVEST: Handpicked
VINIFICATION: Gentle pressing and low-temperature fermentation with selected yeasts, followed by cold maceration to enhance the aromas.
AGING: Temperature-controlled aging in stainless steel tanks with periodic bâtonnage. During the process, the wine undergoes numerous analytical checks to ensure its integrity.
BOTTLING: Cold sterile
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 11.5% vol.
COLOR: Yellow with subtle copper highlights.
NOSE: Intense and persistent aromas, characterized by the fragrance of apple, reminiscent of orange blossom, with hints of violet and acacia.
TASTE: Balanced and fresh, with a pleasant harmony between acidity and softness.
INTERNATIONAL PAIRINGS: Couscous with mussels and clams - Tunisia Chicken Yakitori - Japan
SERVICNG TEMPERATURE: 8° - 10°C
CURIOSITY: Pinot Grigio is believed to have been present in Oltrepò Pavese since the 1600s, with varieties even described by Pliny the Elder. Despite its nearly red appearance, it is actually a white wine, being a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir.
