Wine Description

The southwest-facing hills near Lake Garda are a perfect setting for Pinot Grigio vines. The crumbly soils at about 700 feet above sea level, along with high-density planting and careful selection, give this wine a depth and balance not usually found in Pinot Grigios at this price point.

Tasting Notes

Bright straw-yellow in color, with delicate aromas of lemon citrus and acacia flowers. Fresh and well-balanced with good depth and a long, attractive finish, Corte Giara Pinot Grigio pairs easily with shellfish, paella, chicken salad, pasta and other light fare.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	Lake Garda region
Soil composition:	Morainic
Training method:	Guyot
Elevation (feet):	660-825
Vines/acre:	1,200
Exposure:	Southern/southwestern
Year vineyard planted:	1989

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	100% Pinot Grigio
Harvest time:	August
First vintage of this wine:	1995
Number bottles produced of this wine:	300,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	8-10
Malolactic fermentation:	Yes
Aging
Aging container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:	4 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	12.4%
pH level:	3.4
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	5.4
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.8
Dry extract (grams/liter):	20.7

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