Corte Giara, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
Vintage: 2023
Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
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2023 | CG105A23 | 12 x 75 | Screwcap | Available |
Producer
Corte Giara started life in 1989 as the negociant label of famed Valpolicella producer Allegrini. Over several years Corte Giara purchased the vineyards they source from, and now all grapes are estate-grown. Throughout this evolution, the Allegrini family have made these wines with the same attention to detail that their Valpolicella estate is famed for. As a result, the Corte Giara wines have a reputation for quality that sets them apart from most of the Veronese wines produced at this level.
As you might expect from Allegrini, the Valpolicella Ripasso and Amarone offer outstanding typicity and quality. The Pinot Grigio is more classic than the Alpha Zeta example but similarly appealing.
Vineyards
The vineyards are situated in the eastern, morainic hills of Lake Garda with an elevation of 200-250 metres above sea level. These vines are planted with a south/south-west exposure on stony, well drained soils. They are trained with Guyot system, with a plant density of 3,000 vines per hectare. The average age of the vines is 31 years. All this means the fruit produced is concentrated with good depth of varietal character.
Vintage
The spring and early summer of 2023 saw abundant rainfall which allowed the plants to hydrate but cooler than average temperatures slowed down vine development. Prolonged summer rains promoted vigorous growth of both the canopy and bunches. This was followed by some periods of extremely high temperatures, which dried out the canopies and accelerated ripening. This resulted in harvest taking place slightly early to preserve the freshness of the fruit.
Vinification
The grapes were whole bunch pressed and the must was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Partial malolactic fermentation was carried out. The wine was aged in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks and for two months in bottle.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
This wine is bright straw yellow in colour. On the nose, there are aromas of pear accompanied by wildflowers and a subtle, delicate smoky nuance. The palate is dry, with a good grip and a satisfying, fine mouthfeel.
Alcohol (ABV)
12.5%
Acidity
5.6 g/l
Residual Sugar
1.3 g/l
pH
3.33
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Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
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Corte Giara | Amarone della Valpolicella | CG104 | R | Factsheet | |
Bardolino | CG106 | R | Factsheet | ||
Recioto della Valpolicella | CG108 | Sw | Factsheet | ||
Valpolicella | CG111 | R | Factsheet |