COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Pinot Grigio
PRODUCER
Commercial Groupo Freixenet
REGION
Garda
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium - Light
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Freixenet Pinot Grigio Still Wine 2019 is a 100% Pinot Grigio from Italy's Garda region. Produced by Commercial Groupo Freixenet, a family-owned company with over 150 years of winemaking heritage originating from Spain, this wine represents their expansion into still wine production. The Garda region, influenced by Lake Garda's microclimates, provides a suitable environment for grape cultivation. The 2019 vintage specifically employed a slow, cooled fermentation to maintain grape freshness.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Freixenet, the producer, has over 150 years of winemaking history.
Fact 02
This wine comes from Italy's Garda region, known for its lakeside vineyards.
Fact 03
Freixenet is globally recognized for its sparkling wines, but also excels in still wines.
Fact 04
The 2019 vintage utilized controlled temperature fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Freixenet Pinot Grigio Still Wine is produced using 100% Pinot Grigio grapes. Key winemaking techniques include a slow, cooled fermentation process aimed at preserving the grapes' aromas and freshness. Following this, a second fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature conditions. This method is employed to maintain the wine's vibrant character.
