GIRLAN PINOT GRIGIO

Italy's Alto Adige-Südtirol region is renowned for producing Italy’s best white wines with a ‘cool’ profile and refreshing acidity. The breathtaking Dolomites provide the perfect environment for grape cultivation, offering:

• Excellent sun exposure
• Mineral-rich soils that the grapes absorb
• Cool nights to preserve grape acidity

The Role of Cooperatives

In Alto Adige, cooperatives play a pivotal role, not just in volume but also in quality production. Among these, Kellerei Girlan stands out as a model cooperative, led by the celebrated winemaker Gerhard Kofler.

Pinot Grigio in Alto Adige

For over 100 years, Pinot Grigio has been one of the region's leading white wine grapes. Unlike its French counterpart, Alto Adige’s Pinot Grigio is known for its:

• Fresh, crisp, and slender profile
• Aromatic clarity
• Mineral nerve

Vineyard & Winemaking

The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 400-500 metres, where warm days and cool nights create an ideal growing environment. Key aspects of the winemaking process include:

• Short maceration
• Fermentation at 18°C
• Resting in stainless steel until bottling

This results in a ‘naked’ interpretation of the grape, highlighting the terroir's unique characteristics.

Tasting Notes

The nose and palate reveal ‘cool’ elements such as:

• Light-ripe pear
• Honeydew melon
• Almond
• Hay
• White flowers
• A hint of green

The wine’s light fullness is balanced by straight acidity and a round minerality, making it a dry wine that is neither flimsy nor shrill.

Food Pairing

Enjoy this wine in its youth with:

• Simple dishes featuring fish, shellfish, or poultry
• A rustic salad
• Or as a delicious aperitif wine

This is a perfect choice for those seeking a fresh, mineral-driven white wine with a crisp and aromatic profile.