Sortesele Pinot Grigio DOCG 2017
Santi
Summary: In Trentino dialect, ‘sortesele’ is the diminutive of ‘sorti,’ or “small parts of vineyard.” According to ancient custom, Sortesele were large parcels of vineyard for which the heirs of an agricultural property drew lots.
Terroir: Santi Pinot Grigio thrives in the Valdadige vineyard, situated along the Adige valley.
Vinification: Following the harvest grapes are sorted and vinified entirely in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. The young wine remains in stainless steel for the short aging process and sees a light filtering prior to bottling.
Additional Information
With a pale straw color and delicate green tints, the wine has full and complex aromas of pears, exotic fruits and wild flowers. On the palate, the wine has generous, soft but lively fruit with firm flavors, good acidity and a long finish. The wine has fine structure, captivating to the nose and very satisfying on the palate.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Venezia
- Winemaker: Cristian Ridolfi
- Soil: Limestone, Sand, Clay
- Alcohol: >13%
- Pack Size: 12/750ml
- Varietals: 100% Pinot Grigio
