Erste Neue Pinot Grigio Alto Adige 2024

Erste Neue Pinot Grigio Alto Adige 2024

Pinot Grigio sometimes lacks the vivid freshness of Pinot Bianco, but the best examples from the Alto Adige have the typical varietal texture and spice notes punched up with bright acidity.

The Erste Neue Pinot Grigio is absolutely textbook: pear, apple, hint of nutmeg, very good balance of weight and acidity. A very good versatile everyday white wine, and it’s a steal.

GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Grigio

CLIMATE: Climate of the Mediterranean Alps

SOIL: Lime containing glacier deposit soil

VINIFICATION: Fermentation and storage in stainless steel tanks; long contact time with the fine yeast to develop a multi-layered body

DEGUSTATION: The Pinot Grigio is graced with lovely purity in its clean, focused fruit. There is a wonderful warmth that radiates through the wine even if this remains a fresh, mineral-driven style of Pinot Grigio.

DISH IDEAS: An excellent wine for oysters and other fish dishes.

Reviews

James Suckling – “Plenty of crisp apple and green-bean character here, but also quite a bit more substance and structure than is normal for a regular Alto Adige pinot grigio. Surprisingly long and complex finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair’n Green certification. Drink now. Screw cap.” (91Pts)