Pizzini Whitefields Pinot Grigio 2015

Deep straw in colour, this wine has a complex nose of pear, quince, peach and honey. The wild fermentation in barrel adds toasty, almond notes. The palate is rich and complex with apple flavours and subtle spice. The wine has lovely length and persistence. Pair with a seafood risotto.

Two parcels of Pinot Grigio were harvested to make the White Fields Pinot Grigio; one from a section of our leading Pinot Grigio vineyard and the other from one of the coldest parts of the King Valley, Whitlands. These two vineyards are chosen as they naturally produce low yields and grapes with great intensity of flavour. The grapes were hand picked and placed in a cool room for two days to cool to 6 degrees Celsius. This helps to increase the quality of juice pressed from the grapes. The grapes are also pressed very lightly so we collect only the best juice. A portion of the juice is fermented in barrels with wild yeast to add some lovely creamy texture and funky notes. The balance of the juice was fermented with added yeast and then the lees were stirred after fermentation to add more creamy texture and richness to the wine. The wine is stirred for 5 months before bottling.

Fermentation vessel: 70% stainless steel & 30% barrel
Oak used: 30% old French oak
Filtration: sterile
Fining agent: fish products

Alcohol: 12.2% Alc/Vol
Acid: 7.1 g/L
pH: 3.3