Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio DOC 2023

Tasting Notes:   Brilliant, clear, straw yellow with a golden shimmer. Delicate aromas, pronounced bouquet, fruity (peach, melon) exotic spices, minerals. Medium-bodied, quite rich, fruity, spicy, fresh, dry. Perfect balance of structured flavoursome Pinot Grigio with a crisp dry finish.

Alto Adige (said) "Al-tow AH-dee-jay"

REVIEWS:

James Suckling - 91 Points: "A striking pinot grigio! The pink shimmer in the glass means this could pass for a very pale modern rose and some red-berry fruit on the light and creamy front palate confirms that impression. Then some solid tannins at the herbal finish turn this in a more serious direction."

A bit more about Alois Lageder:    

• Whites from this region are said to be more lean like the Germanic wines.
• Medium bodied and Dry, very popular at parties, of NZ'er's two favourite white varietals.
• Keep a few on hand for taking to dinner parties or to say thanks to people who've helped you out.

Enjoy with: Before dinner treats like pâtés and terrines, starters (both fish or meat). Great with meals including fish and shellfish, poultry, veal, spring lamb and mushrooms

Pinot Grigio at Alois Lageder: Pinot Grigio, also called Grauburgunder or Pinot Gris, is currently the most commonly cultivated white wine variety in Alto Adige. The sites subject to Mediterranean influences around Magrè and Salorno have predominantly chalky soils with a high sand and gravel content and are perfect for cultivating this grape variety from the noble Pinot family.

Even more about Alois Lageder:     Alto Adige comprises fifty-five hectares of the family's vineyards, which are managed based on biodynamic principles. They farm with a holistic approach that is reflected in their wine-growing activities. Alois Lageder has long-standing relationships with numerous grape growers and their ambition to create awareness for agriculture that is in tune with nature.

These guys have a lovely Instagram page, @alois.lageder, worth following.

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