Giorgi
Oltraja
| Denomination | IGT Provincia di Pavia |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 45% Barbera, 45% Pinot Nero, 10% Syrah |
| Aging | Fermentation malolactic in barrique; ageing in barrique for about 6 months and subsequent ageing in bottle for another 6 months. |
- Type and origin: Still red wine IGT from the Province of Pavia, Lombardy, Oltrepò Pavese area
- Grape variety: 45% Barbera, 45% Pinot Noir, 10% Syrah; alcohol content 13.5%; 0.75 l bottle
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel with maceration for 12-14 days at 26-28 degrees Celsius
- Ageing: 6 months maturation in barrique and 6 months in bottle; soft and developed tannins
- Profile and pairings: Ripe red fruit and spices; suitable for game and grilled meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Oltraja, by Giorgi, is a still red wine that embodies the essence of the Province of Pavia. Thanks to a blend of Barbera, Pinot Noir and Syrah, it offers a complex aromatic profile, characterised by notes of ripe red fruit and hints of sandalwood. On the palate, it stands out for its enveloping structure and soft, well-developed tannins, ensuring a long and velvety finish. It is ideal paired with game dishes and grilled meats.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of Lombardy, in the Oltrepò Pavese area. Giorgi cultivates the vineyards with a focus on limited yields, a production choice that allows for superior aromatic concentration. The unique characteristics of the Province of Pavia give the wine marked intensity and a solid structural balance, faithfully reflecting the pedoclimatic features of the production area.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place at the end of September with manual picking, followed by crushing and destemming. Fermentation occurs in steel tanks, with skin maceration for about twelve to fourteen days at a controlled temperature. Afterwards, malolactic fermentation and ageing in barrels for about six months give the wine a pleasant roundness. A further period of rest allows the structure to harmonise, making each sip full and decisive.
History and Curiosities
Oltraja embodies the passion of the Giorgi family who, since 1875, have been producing excellent wines in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese. This elegant IGT red is born from the harmonious blend of Barbera, Pinot Noir and Syrah, expertly overseen by oenologist Andrea Bonfanti. Offered without a specific vintage to preserve its identity and consistency over time, the wine reflects a distinctive company style. The meticulous harvesting by hand into crates at the end of September, with yields limited to 6,000 kg per hectare, ensures superior quality.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1870
- Oenologist: Andrea Bonfanti
- Bottles produced: 1.000.000
- Hectares: 35
The Giorgi family has always firmly focused on the entire production chain: from the grape to the bottle, laying the foundations from the beginning to realise their grand project of creating a significant wine company. This project became a reality as early as 1970, when the brothers, Gianfranco and Antonio, built a second winery, modern and technologically very advanced, in Canneto Pavese.
With the construction of the third winery in Camponoce, Giorgi finally achieved national consecration in the 1980s, with a sales network of 80 representatives and a presence in the best restaurants and wine shops nationwide.
Today Giorgi Vini exports to 59 countries worldwide, has more than 160 agents in Italy, and has won the most important international and national awards (Three Glasses by Gambero Rosso and Five Bunches sommelier). In addition, Giorgi proudly represents Oltrepò Pavese in Italy and the world. Read more
| Name | Giorgi Oltraja |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Provincia di Pavia IGT |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 45% Barbera, 45% Pinot Nero, 10% Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Giorgi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Oltraja embodies the passion of the Giorgi family who, since 1875, have been producing excellent wines in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese. This elegant IGT red is born from the harmonious blend of Barbera, Pinot Noir and Syrah, expertly overseen by oenologist Andrea Bonfanti. Offered without a specific vintage to preserve its identity and consistency over time, the wine reflects a distinctive company style. The meticulous harvesting by hand into crates at the end of September, with yields limited to 6,000 kg per hectare, ensures superior quality. |
| Origin | Oltrepò Pavese (Provincia di Pavia, Lombardia, Italia) |
| Yield per hectare | 6,000 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | End of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Fermentation | 12 4 days |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing; fermentation in stainless steel vinifiers with automatic pumping over; maceration on the skins for 12 4 days at 26-28 °C; malolactic fermentation in barriques; maturation in barriques for about 6 months and in bottle for another 6 months |
| Wine making | Harvesting of the grapes in crates at the end of September; crushing and destemming; fermentation in stainless steel vats with automatic pumping over; maceration on the skins for 12 4 days at 26-28°C; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing in barriques for about 6 months followed by further ageing in bottle for another 6 months. |
| Aging | Fermentation malolactic in barrique; ageing in barrique for about 6 months and subsequent ageing in bottle for another 6 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |