Girlan
Pinot Bianco 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pinot Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Bianco |
| Aging | Aged on fine lees for 3–6 months in stainless steel tanks. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Girlan's Pinot Bianco is a still, bright white wine, an authentic expression of Alto Adige. Made from Pinot Bianco grapes, it stands out on the nose for its clear aromas of apple blossom, green apple and white peach, combined with delicate citrus nuances. On the palate, it offers a dry and fresh sip, driven by a pronounced acidity that makes it lively and easy to drink. The finish delivers an elegant fruity persistence, enriched by a characteristic hint of hazelnut. Thanks to its taut aromatic profile, it pairs perfectly with delicate starters, shellfish and white meats.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Cornaiano, on the breezy hills of the Oltradige. The vineyards stretch between 450 and 500 metres above sea level, an ideal position to ensure the regular ripening of the bunches. The vines sink their roots into soils formed from glacial-era sediments and characterised by a strong presence of volcanic porphyry. The mountain microclimate and the unique geology of the soil give the wine its typical mineral imprint, ensuring an expression that is always fresh and with great aromatic clarity.
How it is produced
The process begins with manual harvesting, carefully carried out to preserve the integrity of the bunches. This is followed by gentle pressing and the natural settling of the must. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel vats, a technique essential for preserving the primary aromas of the variety. The wine then matures for three to six months on the fine lees, always in steel. This period on the noble lees enriches the structure and ensures greater persistence, enhancing the natural freshness of the fruit.
History and Curiosities
Produced on the historic 16th-century estate of Cantina Girlan, founded in 1923. Under the guidance of oenologist Gerhard Kofler, the vines grow on glacial-era sediments rich in volcanic porphyry, giving the wine a distinctive Alpine character. Combining tradition and modernity, the wine has received 91 points from James Suckling and 92 points from Wine Enthusiast, which awarded it as a “Best Buy”.
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1923
- Oenologist: Gerhard Kofler
- Bottles produced: 1.350.000
- Hectares: 220
Today, about 200 greatly committed and motivated winegrowers and their families farm an area covering about 230 hectares of vineyards in the best production areas of Oltradige and Bassa Atesina. Our enologist, Gerhard Kofler, keeps in close personal contact with the winegrowers and provides his professional advice during the growing season. This beneficial exchange of expertise sets the foundations for producing highest quality wines. The wines are among the most awarded in the region and available in more than 40 countries worldwide. Read more
| Name | Girlan Pinot Bianco 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Girlan |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced on the historic 16th-century estate of Cantina Girlan, founded in 1923. Under the guidance of oenologist Gerhard Kofler, the vines grow on glacial-era sediments rich in volcanic porphyry, giving the wine a distinctive Alpine character. Combining tradition and modernity, the wine has received 91 points from James Suckling and 92 points from Wine Enthusiast, which awarded it as a "Best Buy". |
| Origin | Cornaiano, on the hills of Oltradige (South Tyrol, Italy) |
| Climate | Altitude: 450-500 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Mineral-rich soil, formed by glacial sediments, with the presence of volcanic porphyry |
| Yield per hectare | 70 hl/ha |
| Harvest | The harvest takes place manually in small containers for transport to the cellar. |
| Fermentation temperature | Controlled temperature |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; soft pressing; racking by natural settling of the must; temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats; ageing on fine lees for 3–6 months in stainless steel tanks |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting in small containers, gentle pressing and clarification by natural sedimentation of the must; fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel vats; ageing on fine lees for 3–6 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | Aged on fine lees for 3–6 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Total acidity | 5.91 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |