Pinot Grigio Controcorrente | De Vigili

Pinot Grigio Controcorrente | De Vigili

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Trentino Alto Adige (IT)
Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
Pinot gris 100%
Enjoy it within 3 years
13% ABV
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Production and refinement

Hand-harvested grapes from a plot with vines aged between 30 and 40 years, trained using the traditional Trentino double pergola method and carefully tended.

The grapes are then allowed to rest in refrigeration units; the gentle pressing of the whole cluster extracts the free-run juice, which is fermented in used barriques. At the end of the process, the wine matures in the same barriques until the following spring, when it is bottled.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

Of a deep straw yellow color.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it offers a bouquet reminiscent of flint, enriched with sweet notes of white flowers.

Tasting

On the palate, it is enveloping upon entry, with its softness balanced by a nice freshness and intense salinity that invite a second sip.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Pinot Grigio Controcorrente | De Vigili ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: Italy

Region: Trentino Alto Adige, Trento

Hectares of vineyards: 5

De Vigili

The De Vigili family comes from a long history of winemaking: their ancestor Ottavio in the early 19th century used to brand barrels with his initials. The business was revitalized by the then twenty-three-year-old Francesco De Vigili, who in 2015 revived the family brand, with just five hectares and very few bottles produced.

From the beginning, the ideas were clear: the land is cultivated without synthetic products and chemical herbicides, and in the cellar, they seek to respect the characteristics of the quintessential Trentino native grape variety: Teroldego Rotaliano.

De Vigili

The vineyards are located in two very important areas in the Teroldego Rotaliano zone: Pasquari and Entichiari, which can be traced back to the most historical area, known as the Teroldego area, with records dating back to the late 15th century. These are vineyards located in the best part of Campo Rotaliano, where the old bed of the Noce river was diverted in the 19th century.

Experimentation is the soul of De Vigili in the cellar: different containers and capacities, variable maceration durations, with or without stems... these are just some of the aspects that change every year to produce the best wines, always reflecting the vintage and expressing their idea of Dolomite wine.

Region and territory

The ultimate expression of Italian mountain terroir

Trentino Alto Adige

The ultimate expression of Italian mountain terroir

Trentino Alto Adige

The ultimate expression of Italian mountain terroir

Trentino Alto Adige

Trentino Alto Adige is a region entirely mountainous and divided into the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano, whose border marks a linguistic and administrative watershed.

The attention of wineries and heroic viticulture ensures a consistently high quality level of wines, and particularly the best results are achieved with grapes that thrive in cold climates, such as Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, which here express their varietal characteristics at their best. In addition to the many international varieties, the region also boasts an interesting heritage of native grapes, including Teroldego, Schiava, and Lagrein.

Although it would be difficult to draw a morphological boundary between the two areas geographically, ethnic and linguistic differences on one hand and pedoclimatic differences on the other have also led, over the centuries, to a provincial characterization of wine production.

Both areas, however, share an excellent wine production, thanks also to the geographic position and favorable climatic conditions along the Adige Valley and on the slopes of the mountains that line it, as well as in the flat and hilly areas around Trento and Bolzano.

Trento

The Trento area, in addition to its Trento DOC sparkling wines, is famous for its elegant white wines, typical of grape cultivation in high-altitude terrain.

This territory is distinguished by elegant wines that express a unique concept of territoriality. The success and peculiarity of Trento DOC sparkling wine are due precisely to the characteristics of the territory: the combination of climate, different altitudes, terrain, and Trentino know-how make it not just a simple sparkling wine, but a highly esteemed mountain sparkling wine, increasingly recognized and awarded.

Despite its small size, the Trentino region is covered with 10,000 hectares of vineyards, with a percentage of grapes destined for sparkling wine production accounting for 8% and an annual production of 7 million bottles.

The vineyards benefit from different climates: from a mountain microclimate to the milder one of Lake Garda. Factors such as vineyard altitude and temperature variation play an important role in grape ripening, influencing the organoleptic characteristics of the wines.

The varieties cultivated for Trento DOC sparkling wine are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The area of organic vineyards in Trentino is steadily increasing, a natural consequence of the attention and responsibility of sparkling wine producers towards product healthiness.
Trentino, the homeland of Trento DOC bubbles, offers elegant and unique white wines, the result of cultivation in high-altitude areas and Trentino know-how, expressing the richness of the territory in every sip.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A fine and easy-drinking Trentino white wine that should be paired by analogy with equally light and agile dishes, achieving a perfect taste balance.

Matching by contrast

A soft and enveloping Pinot Grigio that pairs well with fresh and savory dishes, providing a delightful contrast.

It pairs well with

Appetizers, both land and sea, meat or vegetable first courses, and fish.

Matching by concordance

A fine and easy-drinking Trentino white wine that should be paired by analogy with equally light and agile dishes, achieving a perfect taste balance.

Matching by contrast

A soft and enveloping Pinot Grigio that pairs well with fresh and savory dishes, providing a delightful contrast.

It pairs well with

Appetizers, both land and sea, meat or vegetable first courses, and fish.

Perch in Parchment

A very delicate and flavorful dish, freshwater fish baked in the oven, seeking pairings with light and fragrant wines to enhance all the flavors without overpowering them.

Gamberoni alla griglia

Un secondo piatto a base di pesce, raffinato, facile e veloce da preparare. Il sapore delicato e al tempo stesso i profumi intensi e decisi dei gamberi sono perfetti per pranzi estivi ma non solo. La ricetta si può arricchire con peperoncino, limone, aglio e trito di erbe in base ai gusti.

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