Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC "VOM KIES“ az. Rohregger

White Wine

Pinot Grigio is particularly at home in our south-east facing vineyard in Pianizza di Sotto, near Caldaro, 440 meters above sea level. The sunny position and the Ora, the afternoon breeze that blows from the south ensuring good ventilation for the bunches, favor the ripening and good health of the grapes. The name “Vom Kies” (from gravel) refers to the particular nature of the soil of this vineyard, deep and morainic with a high limestone content. The soil, the position, the wind and the low yield of the vineyard give the wine elegance, minerality and fruity notes. The refinement in wooden barrels (tonneau and barrique) also gives it structure and longevity. Pinot Grigio variety Location Pianizza di Sotto in Caldaro, 440 m above sea level. Calcareous and gravelly moraine soil South-southeast exposure, 10% slope Espalier training system Vineyard area 0.37 ha Planting density 7000 cp/ha Yield 42 hl/ha; 0.6 l/vine Winemaking Harvest by hand. Controlled temperature fermentation (18-22°). Maturation for 9 months in wooden barrels (Tonneau/Barrique) with a percentage of malolactic fermentation. Bottling in July. Bottle maturation for 6 months. Characteristics Intense straw yellow colour. Complex notes of pear and ripe melon. Full-bodied, mineral on the palate, in perfect harmony with the acidity. Suggested glass Burgundy Suggested serving temperature 10 – 12 °C