COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
Vinarstvi Spalek
REGION
Moravia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vinarstvi Spalek's Edelspitz Pigèage 2020 is a white wine from the Znojmo sub-region of Moravia, Czech Republic. Produced by a family-run organic winery, it is a cuvée of Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris. The wine is crafted using traditional 'Pigèage' methods, involving a 10-day maceration of whole grapes. This process, along with the winery's commitment to organic viticulture and minimal intervention, defines its unique character. Vinarstvi Spalek, established in 1992, is known for reviving historical winemaking techniques and was recognized as 'Small Winery of the Year' in 2015.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Pigèage' technique involves treading grapes by foot.
Fact 02
This wine is a blend of Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris.
Fact 03
Vinarstvi Spalek was the first winery in Znojmo to use gravity-based grape processing.
Fact 04
The winery was awarded 'Small Winery of the Year' in 2015.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Edelspitz Pigèage 2020 is produced using traditional methods at Vinarstvi Spalek. The grapes, a blend of Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris, are whole-cluster pressed and undergo a 10-day maceration process known as 'Pigèage,' which involves treading the grapes. Fermentation is carried out with native yeasts, without the addition of enzymes or cultured yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels. The winery's vineyards are farmed organically and partly biodynamically, reflecting a commitment to sustainable practices and minimal intervention in both the vineyard and cellar.
