Attems
Pinot Grigio 2024
Venezia Giulia IGT
VINEYARD
Characteristic of Friuli are its fertile soils and the ideal microclimate brought about by the particular positioning of these lands set as they are between the sea and the vegetation-rich mountains. The harsh cold of the mountainous areas is mitigated by the gentle sea breezes, which bring with them the brightness of the water refraction of the Adriatic, supporting the ripening of healthy, turgid grapes rich in aromatic substances. This balance of such powerful natural elements ensures the ideal conditions for varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay.
WINEMAKING
The grapes are harvested by hand, softly pressed, and the must left to rest for 24-48 hours. Subsequently a low temperature fermentation takes place in a combination of stainless steel tanks and wooden barriques (10%), for a period of 15 days, between 59-64 degrees Fahrenheit. Following the fermentation, the wine rests for four months on noble lees often kept in suspension.
VINTAGE
The 2024 Friuli growing season faced challenges, with persistent rain and high disease pressure requiring significant vineyard management. Harvest began earlier than expected, with Pinot Grigio picked in late August and other varieties in early September. Weather fluctuations between rain and warmth resulted in slower ripening, but despite these conditions, the grapes showed good health, compact skins, and no mold. With strong sugar and phenolic content, the 2024 vintage made wines with power and poise.
FOOD PAIRING
Cheese, white meat
Color
White
Blend %
100% Pinot Grigio
Appellation
Venezia Giulia IGT
Alcohol
13%
Suggested Retail Price
$23.99
Trade Materials
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