Lola Pinot Grigio 2022

Tasting

Dry, spicy, textured, and sassy. This Pinot Grigio has been made to reflect the Italian expression of this grape variety. The nose offers up an abundance of fresh orange blossom, honeydew and ginger root. The palate displays flavours of yellow pear, green apple and fresh almonds with baking spice and quince notes. A bright acid backbone supports the excellent fruit weight and intensity leading to a balanced finish that is crisp and clean.

Vineyard

Hand crafted by the Santarossa family from 25 year old vines from a single vineyard, 510m above sea level in Whitlands, King Valley. 

Vinification

The grapes were picked in the early morning, pressed off skins into tank for fermentation with high solids to provide complexity and texture while still retaining fresh flavours. A small proportion was fermented with wild yeasts in older French oak barriques to add front palate richness and extra dimension. The wines was left on yeast lees with weekly stirring to protect the freshness of the wine and adding further complexity. The wine was bottled under screw cap.

Food Pairing

Tiger prawns with tomato and Basil sauce.

Notes

Region: South Gippsland. Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio. Clone D1V7. Alc: 12.69%v/v. TA: 6.23g/L. pH: 3.24.