Wine Description

A zesty 100% Pinot Grigio from selected vineyards in Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli. The grapes are harvested in late September and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks in order to preserve the wholesome freshness and fruitiness of this tremendous Pinot Grigio. In its 2006 Restaurant Poll, Wine & Spirits named Kris “the second most popular Pinot Grigio in restaurants”, a remarkable achievement for this crisp, fruity, stylish and quintessential Italian wine.

Tasting Notes

Pale yellow in color with brilliant greenish reflections, Kris offers enticing aromas of acacia flowers, citrus, tangerine, and hints of apricots and almonds. Clean and refreshing on the palate with hints of blossom and honey. Recommended with risotto, lightly flavored pastas, omelettes, quiches and grilled white meats or salmon. One of Winebow’s best-selling wines and a great value!

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	Various vineyards in the Veneto and Montagna and Mulinat in Friuli
Size of vineyard (acres):	330
Soil composition:	silt and clay
Training method:	pergola trentina/Casarsa/Guyot
Elevation (feet):	800-1,600
Vines/acre:	1,600-2,000
Exposure:	Southern/southwestern
Year vineyard planted:	1965-1985
Agronomist/Vineyard manager:	Franz Haas

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	100% Pinot Grigio
Harvest time:	September
First vintage of this wine:	1962
Number bottles produced of this wine:	960,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	8-12
Fermentation temperature (°F):	68-71
Length of maceration (days):	0
Aging
Aging container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:	3-6 months
Length of bottle aging:	3-4 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	12.5%
pH level:	3.5
Acidity (grams/liter):	6
Dry extract (grams/liter):	18

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