1 BOTTLE X 75cl. 

Unterebner Pinot Grigio was born in 1989 as a symbol of production towards the values of excellence of the winery. It reveals the surprising finesse and elegance of this vine, giving it a strong Alpine feel, beyond any fashion or trend.

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Unterebner goes well beyond the level of other excellent Pinot Grigios produced in Italy. It is a surprising wine for its complexity, even greater than one could ever expect!

Robert Parker, March 2015

2022

VINTAGE
14

MONTHS OF REFINEMENT
10

AGING POTENTIAL IN YEARS
NAME
Alto Adige DOC

VINTAGE
2022

vintage description
Above average spring temperatures resulted in early bud break. A prolonged period of high temperatures in May accelerated flowering. Thanks to targeted work in the vineyard and sporadic showers, the vines survived the summer months characterized by extreme heat without stress. The harvest began almost two weeks earlier than usual and, thanks to ideal weather conditions, the grapes had an exceptional level of quality. The red wines of the 2022 vintage are excellent, as they have reached an excellent level of ripeness and developed complex fruit notes. The flavor is full and has very marked aromas. White wines, on the other hand, are characterized by strong fruit notes, refinement and a very balanced acidity.

TECHNICAL DATA
grape variety: Pinot Grigio
yield: 50 hl/ha
altitude: 400 – 600 m
exposure: south-east 85%, south 15%
soil: calcareous gravel and clay, partly with a porphyry rock background
age of the vines: 10 – 30 years
climate: strong temperature variations due to hot days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate and cold nights with very fresh winds coming from the mountains.
harvest: mid-September
bottles produced: around 30,000, 200 magnums and some large formats of 3 and 5 l

Winemaking
The grapes are harvested entirely by hand and placed in small containers that keep them intact. Slow fermentation at a controlled temperature (18-20°C) in wooden barrels and partially in tonneaux, where malolactic fermentation also takes place. Raising of the must by natural sedimentation.

REFINEMENT
Aging in large wooden barrels (30-40 hl) and to a small extent in Tonneaux, always in contact with the yeasts until the end of August. After bottling, the wine is left in the bottle for a minimum of 3 months for further maturation, bringing the overall aging period to a minimum of 14 months.

tasting notes

golden yellow

fine, fresh and elegant notes of pear and hay, toasted bread with butter spread, spicy notes of tobacco, vanilla and incense

full and rich, soft and dense with typical Alpine freshness, good juiciness, minerality, persistent finish and great character. Excellent with light first courses, fish dishes and lightly spiced white meats; perfect with all smoked fish and meat foods, and with grilled vegetables.

service temperature
12-14° C

residual sugars
<2 g/l

total acidity
5.4 g/l

alcohol content
14% vol

aging potential
7 – 10 years