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Penon

450 - 700 M
The spectacularly located district of Penon, with altitudes ranging between 450 and 700 meters, is characterized by cooling nighttime katabatic winds. The slopes face the east. This causes substantial ...
Discover the Pinot Grigio PENÓNER
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Penon-Hofstatt

500 - 650 M
The hamlet of Hofstatt lies above the village of Kurtatsch. Cooling fall winds in the evening provide for great temperature swings between day and night and create an ideal, breezy microclimate. The ...
Discover the Pinot Bianco HOFSTATT
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Graun

800 - 900 M
This picturesque high plateau crowning the dolomite cliffs above Kurtatsch is among the highest winegrowing locations in Alto Adige. Its elevation and the southeast facing vineyards result in some of ...
Discover the Müller Thurgau GRAUN
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Brenntal

220 - 300 M
The Brenntal location north of the village of Kurtatsch belongs among the warmest locations (up to 40°C/104°F) in Alto Adige. The vines on these steep slopes with its intensive sunshine grow ...
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Penon-Kofl

450 - 600 M
Kofl, in the Alpine area of German-speakers, means "mountain knoll". The proximity of these steep slopes to the westerly mountain range guarantees an early sunset. The evening fall winds provide for ...
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Mazon

350 - 450 M
The Mazon location is one of the best-known Pinot noir locations in Italy and occupies a plateau across the valley from Kurtatsch. Here, our demanding Pinot noir vines grow on sandy, loamy ...
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Glen

450 - 650 M
Not far from the Mazon vineyards is our second Pinot noir location, somewhat higher in altitude. While the soil characteristics of the two locations are similar, the location of Glen has somewhat ...
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Penon

Alto Adige Pinot Grigio DOC 2022
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About this wine

To tap the enormous potential of this grape variety, consequent attention in the vineyard along with strongly reduced yield and a top location are necessary. In the high-lying hamlet of Penon from 450 to 700 m a.

s.l., yield is inherently lower. The elevation and the porous dolomite soil result in an elegant, structured wine. Owing to the lengthy period of ripening, PENON develops a meaty mineral structure in addition to its dense body and invigorating acidity. The bouquet is highly complex and reminiscent of yellow peaches, old pear varieties and cantaloupe. A wine that shows what Pinot grigio can be.
PENON: the monumental one.

Data sheet

Characteristics

Vinification

Fermentation 80% at controlled temperature in large oak barrels, 20% in French barriques - ageing on the fine lees for 10 months

Alcohol 14,0 % by vol.
Total acidity 6,1 g/l
Residual sugar 1,9 g/l
Yield per hectare 50 hl
Optimum maturity 2-6 years
Method of cultivation sustainable
Bottle sizes 0,75 l

Terroir

  • area
    Kurtatsch - Penon, 450-700 m a.sl.east, slope
  • climate
    Great day/night temperature difference
  • soil
    Loamy, sandy and gravelly soil rich in dolomite

Awards

  • 2022
    • James Suckling
      92/100 points
  • 2021
    • Falstaff
      92/100 points
  • 2020
    • James Suckling
      92/100 points
    • Falstaff
      93/100 points
    • Gault & Millau
      "Excellent" & outstanding in its category
  • 2019
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      17,0 points
    • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
      92/100 points
    • Falstaff
      92/100 points
    • James Suckling
      93/100 points
  • 2018
    • Wine Enthusiast
      91/100 points
    • James Suckling
      92/100 points
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      17,0 points
    • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
      92/100 points
  • 2017
    • Selection
      Gold
    • Falstaff
      91/100 points
  • 2016
    • James Suckling
      90/100 points
    • Wine Spectator
      90/100 points
    • Decanter World Wine Awards
      90/100 points
  • 2015
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      17,0 points
Awards

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