Pinot Grigio Vigna 'Castel Ringberg' 2021<br />South Tyrol DOC<br />The Renaissance castle of the Vigna 'Castel Ringberg', built by the Habsburg dynasty in 1620, towers above Lake Kaltern and is surrounded by the vineyards of the single<br />vineyard site. A 'Vigna' is an additional designation of origin; the term stands for a precisely delineated and mapped vineyard. The vineyards of the Vigna 'Castel Ringberg',<br />which alternate between moderate and steep slopes, are located at a unique intersection of three different soils: in the west, the dolomite rock of the Mendel mountain ridge<br />accompanies the vineyards, while the steep slopes consist of 30,000-year-old gravel from the ice-age river Adige. In the southern and central parts, the larger areas consist<br />of loose limestone rubble, which aerates the vine roots well. In addition, the mildness of Lake Kaltern, coupled with strong afternoon southerly winds, allows for gentle,<br />natural cultivation with deliberately small-scale production. The microclimate and geological conditions at an ideal altitude of 330 to 400 metres above sea level offer optimal<br />conditions for wines of incomparable character.<br />'A strong, clear straw yellow characterises the Pinot Grigio Vigna 'Castel Ringberg'. A multi-layered, complex variety of aromas of fruits, especially ripe pears, some sage<br />and lime blossom as well as spicy notes characterise the bouquet. Structure and elegance, power and harmony dominate on the palate, combined with creamy richness<br />and density. A Pinot Grigio with a lot of character!'<br /><br />LESE 2021: we are looking forward to a vintage of outstanding quality, especially for our white wines! A dry and cool spring led to a late flowering of the vines, followed by a<br />warm and dry June. After a volatile midsummer, there was a surprising change in the weather in mid-August, which brought dream weather until the end of September and<br />created the very best conditions for optimal ripening of the grapes. The harvest began in mid-September, about 10 days later than last year. Blue skies and lots of sunshine<br />as well as midsummer daytime temperatures and autumnally cool nights enabled the grapes to reach ideal sugar levels while retaining very good acidity. Accordingly, the<br />wines of the 2021 vintage show a markedly high quality.<br /><br />VINIFICATION: Soft pressing, static clarification. Part fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of about 20°C. Just under 15% of the must is fermented in<br />French oak barriques from Allier followed by malolactic fermentation. The cuvée takes place in spring.<br /><br />Grape variety: 100% Pinot Grigio<br />Alcohol: 13,50% Vol<br />Denomination: South Tyrol DOC<br />Residual sugar: 1,4 g/L<br />Total acidity: 5,8 g/L<br />Shelf life: 3-5 years<br />
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€26.80
