La Castellada Pinot Grigio Collio 2016
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Origin
Country: Italy
Region and Appellation: Friuli
Product Description
The La Castellada Pinot Grigio Collio 2016 represents the exceptional artisanal approach to Pinot Grigio from the renowned Bensa brothers' estate in Friuli. This distinctive expression from Italy showcases the unique winemaking philosophy of La Castellada, where traditional techniques create profound depth and character in this typically light varietal.
Tasting Profile
This Pinot Grigio displays a golden color with complex aromatics of broom flowers, tropical fruit, vanilla nuances, and aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme. The palate is full-bodied, warm, and soft with refreshing acidity, offering flavors of golden apple, fig, and green melon with spicy notes of myrrh and anise. The long, modulated finish preserves all organoleptic sensations to the last sip.
Traditional Winemaking
La Castellada employs unique vinification methods where Pinot Grigio is pressed and fermented in barriques with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged 11 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 12 months in stainless steel vats and additional bottle aging. This traditional approach from Friuli creates remarkable structure and aging potential rarely found in conventional Pinot Grigio.
Grape Variety
Pinot Grigio
Sweetness
Dry
Size
750mL
