Identity
| Producer | Mezzacorona |
| Year | 2024 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | IGT |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale straw-yellow color |
| Aroma | Aromas of fresh apples, bananas, white peach, green pear, lime blossom, and light floral notes |
| Palate | Elegant, dry with apple and pear fruit aromas, floral lift in the mouth, clean and crisp finish, light minerality, and refreshing lightness |
| Finish | Clean, crisp finish with refreshing light minerality |
| Food Pairing | vegetarian, shellfish, mushrooms, shrimp in coconut milk curry, zucchini quiche |
| Serving Temp | 8-10°C |
| Aging Potential | Best consumed young to preserve freshness |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged in stainless steel tanks, no malolactic fermentation, no oak aging, bottled immediately to preserve fresh fruit taste |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature 18-20°C, monitored by oenologists |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | High-altitude vineyards in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains |
| Soil | Fertile soil along the Adige and Noce river |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-picked and delivered to the winery within a few hours to preserve freshness |
Interesting facts
| Mezzacorona winery was named European Winery of the Year in 2009. The winery is progressive with state-of-the-art equipment and sustainable practices including underground cellars and solar power. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |