Castelfeder 15 Pinot Grigio is a white wine from Alto Adige with more body and structure than many simple Pinot Grigios. The grapes come from Castelfeder's Pinot Selection and are grown in selected vineyards in the Bassa Atesina, where sandy gravel soils and the cool mountain climate ensure fresh acidity, ripe fruit, and a distinct food-wine style.
This Pinot Grigio comes from Alto Adige, in northern Italy.
Location / Origin: The grapes come from selected vineyards in the Bassa Atesina, the southern part of Alto Adige. This area combines Mediterranean ripeness with Alpine freshness.
Soil: The vineyards are situated on sandy gravel soils with calcareous influences. This gives the wine its fresh structure, pure fruit expression, and light mineral tension.
Climate & Influences: Alto Adige enjoys plenty of sun, cool nights, and clear temperature differences between day and night. As a result, Pinot Grigio develops ripe fruit while retaining freshness and aromatic precision.
Vineyard: The name “15” refers to the vineyard where the grapes for this Pinot Grigio are grown and to the position of this vineyard within the local vineyard plan.
Vinification is focused on freshness, texture, and a full, gastronomic Pinot Grigio style.
Harvest & Pressing: The grapes are hand-harvested and then gently pressed. This keeps the juice pure and preserves the fresh fruit aromas well.
Maceration: Before fermentation, the wine undergoes a short cold maceration of about 12 hours. This helps to extract extra aroma, structure, and depth from the Pinot Grigio grape.
Fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. This keeps the wine crisp, clear, and fruit-driven.
Aging: The wine ages for 6 months on the fine lees. This provides extra mouthfeel, softness, and breadth without losing its fresh style.
Alcohol content: With 13.5% alcohol, this Pinot Grigio has enough body to hold its own at the dinner table.
This wine is made from Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige.
Pinot Grigio – Alto Adige: Pinot Grigio naturally has a greyish-purple skin, but is vinified here as a white wine. In Alto Adige, this grape variety yields full-bodied, structured white wines with ripe white fruit, fresh acidity, and a soft finish.
