This cool climate Pinot Grigio is fragrant and vibrant, bursting with notes of citrus and rich tropical fruits. This particular vineyard was selected for natural acidity retained in the fruit, which in turn results in a wine with a clean palate and crisp finish – our Rules of Engagement.
The nose offers notes of fleshy white peach, kumquat and small notes of small yellow plum associated with a touch of lemon. The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, tension, juiciness, a fine acidulous frame as well as a small gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy white/fresh peach, juicy / fresh kumquat and small notes of juicy / fresh pear associated with a touch of quenette and a hint of apple blossoms.
Grapes: Pinot Grigio
Denomination:Delle Venezie Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Alcohol: 12% by vol.
Serving temperature: 8°-10°C
Color: straw yellow with green reflections
Bouquet: bread crust and green apple
Taste: fresh and drinkable
Serving suggestions: Perfect as aperitif, especially indicated for appetizers, soups, fish and white meats; drink young
Ageing :Ready to be enjoyed now or in the next two years.
Located in Stellenbosch, the farm of Welmoed was first granted to Governor Simon van der Stel in 1690. Over the years, many great wines have been produced in the Welmoed cellar. Today, Welmoed maintains its proud winemaking tradition.
In the vineyard :The grapes were picked at optimum ripeness and selected from premium vineyards in the Stellenbosch and Rawsonville regions. The vines are grown in a cool Mediterranean climate using a five-wire system.
In the cellar :The grapes were harvested at 21 to 23 Balling with minimum skin contact and two days of settling before fermentation. Fermentation took place at 13 and 15 Celsius in stainless steel tanks, with no wood treatment. No malolactic fermentation was allowed.