Colterenzio Pinot Grigio 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Colterenzio
Label Name:
 
Pinot Grigio
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Alto Adige (South Tyrol)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Tannico: 83 pts; producer cellaring 3–5 years; com, Tannico)

Tasting Note
Pale straw with green hues. Aromas of quince, pear, peach and honeydew melon. Medium-rich palate with orchard fruit, citrus lift, tangy acidity and a clean, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Fish and chips, grilled white fish, shrimp and shellfish, seafood salad, chicken pasta bake, light cream pastas, soft cheeses; Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai seafood salad, mild curry, stir-fried vegetables with seafood.

Production Method
Cold fermentation in stainless steel at ~18°C; part fermented in large oak casks. Both components refined separately on fine lees for ~6 months then blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Colterenzio cooperative (est. 1960) of ~300 grower-members based in Appiano/Girlan, Alto Adige; emphasizes sustainable viticulture and regional terroir.