Le Vigne di Zamo
Pinot Grigio 2024
| Denomination | DOC Friuli Pinot Grigio |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Aging | Throughout the entire ageing period, the two batches of wine remain separate; malolactic fermentation is monitored in the wine aged in wood and weekly bâtonnage is carried out on both; after about 6 months they are blended and bottled. |
- Origin and variety: 100% Pinot Grigio from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia appellation, 2024 harvest
- Tasting profile: dry, elegant and mineral, characterised by freshness and pronounced acidity
- Vinification technique: half in steel, half macerated for four days and fermented in wood
- Maturation: separate batches for six months, weekly bâtonnage and final blending
- Recommended pairings: excellent with lean fish and cheeses; contains sulphites; 12.5% vol
Description
What kind of wine it is
Le Vigne di Zamò Pinot Grigio is a still white wine from Friuli, a true expression of the Friuli region. Made from Pinot Grigio grapes, it combines meticulous craftsmanship with a dry and elegant profile. Its lively freshness and distinct mineral character create a soft, full sip, well balanced by an even structure. The vibrant acidity encourages drinking, leading to a clean and persistent finish. The characteristic savoury aftertaste naturally enhances fish dishes and selections of fresh cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in North-Eastern Italy, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, an area historically renowned for producing great white wines. The vineyards stretch between the towns of Manzano and Rosazzo, in the province of Udine, where Le Vigne di Zamò cultivates its grapes following the principles of organic farming. The deep connection with the native hills translates into an elegant and linear profile, consistent with the regional style, able to convey the authenticity of the land through a well-defined savoury tension.
How it is produced
The Pinot Grigio grapes, harvested at full ripeness, are destemmed to begin two different vinification processes. One part undergoes cold maceration and ferments at a controlled temperature in steel tanks. The remaining portion macerates on the skins for four days, then completes fermentation in oak barrels. The two fractions mature separately for about six months, with weekly bâtonnage; malolactic fermentation occurs exclusively in the portion aged in wood. The process concludes by blending the batches into a final harmonious and dry blend.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1978 between Manzano and Rosazzo, the winery Le Vigne di Zamò produces this refined Friuli Pinot Grigio DOC following the principles of organic farming. Under the guidance of oenologist Nicola Piccoli, the winemaking process is distinguished by its meticulous care: half of the grapes ferment in steel to preserve their lively freshness, while the remaining part macerates on the skins and matures in oak barrels. Thanks to regular weekly bâtonnage, the two batches refine separately for six months before the final blending, resulting in an elegant and persistent sip.
Tasting notes
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Nicola Piccoli
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 43
The company is fortunate to draw from three different terroirs that give the wines different and unique characters and personalities. The Zamò family has been cultivating the land for centuries: first the grandfather, then the father and finally the sons, all united under the same goal: cultivating the land and making wine as a sign of civilisation and respect for their origins and traditions,
In addition to great white wines, including Friulano and Ribolla Gialla, the company focuses on red wines to maintain the indigenous grape varieties and to pursue new projects and innovations. For years, the Zamò family has been conducting cultivation with sustainability-conscious methods, and in 2021 they obtained the first Certified Organic grape harvest. Read more
| Name | Le Vigne di Zamo Pinot Grigio 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Friuli DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Le Vigne di Zamo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1978 between Manzano and Rosazzo, the winery Le Vigne di Zamò produces this refined Friuli Pinot Grigio DOC following the principles of organic farming. Under the guidance of oenologist Nicola Piccoli, the winemaking process is distinguished by its meticulous care: half of the grapes ferment in steel to preserve their lively freshness, while the remaining part macerates on the skins and matures in oak barrels. Thanks to regular weekly bâtonnage, the two batches refine separately for six months before the final blending, resulting in an elegant and persistent sip. |
| Origin | Manzano and Rosazzo, province of Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy |
| Fermentation temperature | Controlled temperature |
| Production technique | Cold maceration, maceration on the skins for 4 days, fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel and oak barrels, weekly bâtonnage |
| Wine making | The grapes are harvested at full ripeness and destemmed upon arrival at the winery. 50% undergoes cold maceration and ferments at a controlled temperature in stainless steel; the other 50% macerates on the skins for 4 days, is pressed, and completes fermentation in 5 hl oak barrels. The two batches remain separate during maturation, with control of malolactic fermentation on the wine in wood and weekly bâtonnage on both; after about 6 months they are blended and bottled. |
| Aging | Throughout the entire ageing period, the two batches of wine remain separate; malolactic fermentation is monitored in the wine aged in wood and weekly bâtonnage is carried out on both; after about 6 months they are blended and bottled. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |