Pinot Grigio Penon 2023- 14% vol. Cortaccia Winery

Description: 
On the steep slopes of Penon (600 m.a.s.l.), Pinot gris develops a dense, compact body that is pulled vigorously into the finish by a dynamic acidic structure. On these permeable, chalky vineyard terraces an extraordinary mountain wine, spicy and peppery, comes into being,and reflects its terroir in an admirable way. The bouquet is reminiscent of tangerines, yellow peach slices, Kaiser pears and fresh apples. In a duet with an exhilaratingly fruity appeal, the salty finish gives it a magical balance and a bewitching, persistent interplay with minerals and long berry fruit. 

Grape variety: 
Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) - South Tyrol DOC 
Archduke Johann of Austria imported the first Pinotgris vines from Burgundy in 1852. 

Production area: 
Penon - Steep site above Kurtatsch, 550 m.a.s.l. Sand and gravel soil. In general, Pinotgris thrives in the fertile plains. Cultivation of Pinot gris at  altitude - and critically, with a long growing season - is remarkable and unique. 

Vinification: 
20% fermented in barrique with subsequent organic malolactic fermentation; 80% fermented at controlled temperature in stainless-steel tanks, followed by maturation on the lees in large oak barrels. 

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Serving temperature: 
10 - 12°C. 

Ageing potential: 
more than 5 years. 

Bottle to: 
750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt. 

Allergens: 
wine can contain sulphites. 

Producer: 
Kurtatsch Winery 
Vineyards on breathtakingly steep slopes from 220-900m a.s.l. - such a large difference in altitude within one municipality is unique in Europe. The low elevations are among the warmest in Alto Adige and are perfect for important red wines. On the high-altitude sites above the main village of Kurtatsch, the white varieties find ideal conditions. The wide array of elevations and soil types dictates the philosophy of the province’s southernmost cooperative: to produce distinctive wines that reflect their growing site, their terroir, in the best way possible. 
A young team, since 2014 led by the winery’s president, Andreas Kofler, has oriented the winery towards sustainable management. Thanks to the 190 small-structured family farms that cultivate 190 hectares of vineyards, the best grape material for each individual location can be selected. This and the precise vinification of the individual vineyard sites create distinctive and unmistakable wines which truly reflect their place of origin. The result: fresh, mineral white wines from high locations and long-lasting red wines from warm locations. 

Cantina Kurtatsch 
Strada del Vino 23 
IT - 39040 - Cortaccia (BZ) 
info@kellerei-kurtatsch.it 
www.kellerei-Kurtatsch.it