Girlan
Pinot Noir Riserva Flora 2023
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pino Nero Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in barriques (70%) and small 12 hl wooden barrels (30%), followed by 6 months in bottle. |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Pinot Noir Riserva DOC Alto Adige, 2023
- Origin of the grapes: Girlan, Mazon and Pinzon; mountain vineyards between 380 and 530 metres above sea level
- Vinification: fermentation in steel for 20–22 days with gravity transfer of the must
- Ageing: 12 months in wood (70% barrique, 30% 12 hl barrels) and 6 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: ruby colour, wild berries, morello cherry; velvety tannins and persistent finish
Description
What kind of wine is it
Flora Pinot Noir Riserva by Girlan is a still red wine with the Alto Adige controlled designation of origin. Made from Pinot Noir grapes fermented in steel and aged in oak barrels, it displays a ruby red colour. The aromatic profile offers scents of wild berries, black cherry and spicy hints, leading to a fruity palate with velvety tannins. The persistent finish makes this wine ideal for pairing with mushroom risottos, white meats and grilled main courses.
Where does it come from
The grapes come from renowned mountain plots located in the areas of Girlan, Mazon and Pinzon. The vines grow between 380 and 530 metres above sea level, benefiting from a cool climate that enhances the aromatic clarity of the grapes. The vineyards are rooted in complex soils, alternating between moraine deposits on volcanic porphyry rock and west-facing calcareous-clay soils. This unique pedoclimatic mosaic gives the wine great elegance, resulting in a glass that precisely reflects the region's Alpine character.
How is it produced
Production begins with meticulous manual harvesting. This is followed by destemming and gravity transfer of the must into steel vats, where alcoholic fermentation takes place. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the maturation process continues for twelve months in oak barrels, which impart greater complexity and strict structural precision to the wine. The cycle concludes with a further period of rest, essential for defining the wine's full expressive balance and natural silkiness on the palate.
History and Curiosities
Produced by Cantina Girlan, founded in 1923, this Riserva embodies the authentic elegance of Alto Adige. The grapes come from mountain vineyards situated between 380 and 530 metres, combining the historic subzones of Girlan, Mazon and Pinzon. Under the expert guidance of oenologist Gerhard Kofler, the wine is aged for twelve months in barriques and wooden barrels, completing its maturation in the bottle. Highly sought after by collectors, it offers an ageing potential of ten years, delivering a profound and moving territorial character.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 Pinot Noir Riserva Flora 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Girlan |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by Cantina Girlan, founded in 1923, this Riserva embodies the authentic elegance of Alto Adige. The grapes come from mountain vineyards situated between 380 and 530 metres, combining the historic subzones of Girlan, Mazon and Pinzon. Under the expert guidance of oenologist Gerhard Kofler, the wine is aged for twelve months in barriques and wooden barrels, completing its maturation in the bottle. Highly sought after by collectors, it offers an ageing potential of ten years, delivering a profound and moving territorial character. |
| Origin | Girlan, Mazon and Pinzon (Alto Adige, Italy) |
| Climate | Cool climate |
| Soil composition | Soils on the one hand from morainic deposits on volcanic porphyritic rock and, on the other, from west-facing clayey calcareous soils. |
| Yield per hectare | 46 hl/ha |
| Harvest | The harvest is carried out manually in small containers for transport to the cellar. |
| Fermentation | 20–22 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats for 20-22 days with gravity must transfer; malolactic fermentation; ageing 12 months in barriques and small wooden barrels, then 6 months in bottle |
| Wine making | After destemming, the must is transferred by gravity into stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation (20–22 days) at a controlled temperature, followed by malolactic fermentation; aged for 12 months in wood (70% barriques and 30% small 12 hl casks) and a further 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in barriques (70%) and small 12 hl wooden barrels (30%), followed by 6 months in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.86 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |