
Classification: Pinot Grigio delle Venezie i.g.t.
Type of wine:: dry white
First vintage produced: 1994
Production zone: the vineyards are situated in the morainic hills that surround Pesina di Caprino Veronese, in the hinterland of the eastern shore of Lake Garda
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DESCRIPTION
Type of soil: clay
Grapes: Pinot Grigio 95%, Pinot Bianco 5%
Training system: Guyot
Yield per hectare: 9,000 kilos
Harvest period: end of September
Vinification: the vinification of the grapes is geared towards encouraging the full aromatic expression of the varieties used: cold maceration ofmthe grapes, soft pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation at
18°-20°C
Maturation: in stainless steel at a low temperature, followed by maturation in bottle
Number of bottles produced: 30.000
TASTING NOTE
Colour: straw yellow
Nose: precise, elegant notes of apples and greengages, accompanied by a light mineral vein
Flavour: dry on the palate, it is characterized by appealing freshness and an attractive fruitiness
Serving suggestions: it goes well with hors d’oeuvres, pasta dishes with fish sauces and saltwater fish in general. Excellent also with vegetable based pasta or rice recipes, cold roast beef, boiled white meats, snails à la Bourguignonne or fresh cheeses
Note: Pesina is situated at the foot of Monte Baldo, which has been defined for centuries as Hortus Europae, the Botanical Garden of Europe
Alcohol: 12,5% vol