Girlan
Flora Pinot Bianco Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pinot Bianco Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Bianco |
| Aging | 12 months on fine lees in large French oak barrels, followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks and 6 months in bottle |
- Name and grape: Alto Adige DOC Riserva, 100% Pinot Bianco, 2022 harvest
- Aromatic profile: pineapple, peach, aromatic herbs, white pepper and buttery notes
- Taste: dry and juicy, lively acidity, fine savouriness and a mineral finish
- Vinification: French oak, partial malolactic fermentation and 12 months on fine lees
- Pairings: ideal with shellfish, seafood risottos, roast chicken; serve at 12–14 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Flora Pinot Bianco Riserva by Girlan is a still white wine from Alto Adige that brings out the best characteristics of the Pinot Bianco grape. The aromatic profile opens with notes of pineapple, apricot and aromatic herbs, enriched by hints of white pepper, subtle buttery nuances and sweet spices. On the palate, it is dense and juicy, supported by vibrant acidity and a persistent mineral finish. Its elegant savouriness and rounded structure make it the ideal companion for seafood dishes, such as salmon tartare and delicate risottos, as well as white meats and cheese selections. It guarantees excellent longevity.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from selected plots in Cornaiano, on the Monte di Appiano and other renowned areas such as Mazzon and Gschleier. This specific zoning of Alto Adige allows for a masterful balance of savouriness and freshness. Near Cornaiano, the moraine components of the soil provide fullness and rich fruitiness, while the parcels at higher altitudes, characterised by silty-clay soils on a calcareous base, ensure backbone and structure. This complex interplay between different microclimates and altitudes shapes a wine of great expressive clarity, a true guardian of the identity of Oltradige and Bassa Atesina.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, the whole bunches are gently pressed, followed by clarification through natural sedimentation. Fermentation takes place in large French oak barrels, accompanied by partial malolactic fermentation. Maturation continues for twelve months on the fine lees in the same barrels, giving the wine pronounced creaminess and impeccable aromatic integration. The process concludes with six months in stainless steel tanks and a subsequent period of bottle ageing. The wine expresses an elegant texture, showing its best when served between 12 and 14°C.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1923, Cantina Girlan combines rural wisdom and modern techniques to create the Flora Pinot Bianco Riserva 2022. Produced from hand-picked grapes, this elegant white from Alto Adige matures for 12 months in large oak barrels in contact with fine lees. This slow ageing process imparts a sublime creaminess and a perfect balance between power and finesse. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe pineapple and aromatic herbs precede a juicy sip with vibrant freshness, ensuring remarkable longevity and a mineral finish of rare persistence.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1923
- Oenologist: Gerhard Kofler
- Bottles produced: 1.350.000
- Hectares: 220
Today, about 200 greatly committed and motivated winegrowers and their families farm an area covering about 230 hectares of vineyards in the best production areas of Oltradige and Bassa Atesina. Our enologist, Gerhard Kofler, keeps in close personal contact with the winegrowers and provides his professional advice during the growing season. This beneficial exchange of expertise sets the foundations for producing highest quality wines. The wines are among the most awarded in the region and available in more than 40 countries worldwide. Read more
| Name | Girlan Flora Pinot Bianco Riserva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Girlan |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1923, Cantina Girlan combines rural wisdom and modern techniques to create the Flora Pinot Bianco Riserva 2022. Produced from hand-picked grapes, this elegant white from Alto Adige matures for 12 months in large oak barrels in contact with fine lees. This slow ageing process imparts a sublime creaminess and a perfect balance between power and finesse. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe pineapple and aromatic herbs precede a juicy sip with vibrant freshness, ensuring remarkable longevity and a mineral finish of rare persistence. |
| Origin | Cornaiano e Monte di Appiano; anche Mazzon, Plattenriegl Montiggl e Gschleier |
| Soil composition | Silty-clay soils on calcareous rock |
| Production technique | Fermentation in large French oak barrels (12 and 15 hl) with (partial) malolactic fermentation; ageing on fine lees |
| Wine making | Fermentation takes place in 12 and 15 hl French oak barrels, followed by (partial) malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | 12 months on fine lees in large French oak barrels, followed by 6 months in stainless steel tanks and 6 months in bottle |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Year production | 1350000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |