Girlan
Pinot Nero Patricia 2024
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing for 15 months in small and large oak barrels, followed by 6 months in the bottle. |
- Type and grape: Still red Alto Adige DOC, 100% Pinot Noir, 2024 vintage
- Bouquet: Cherry, blackberry, wild strawberries, notes of forest floor, spices and vanilla
- Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, with lively freshness, ripe tannins and fine minerality
- Winemaking: In stainless steel, aged for 15 months in oak and 6 months in bottle
- Serving and pairings: 14-18°C; ideal for mushroom risottos, roasts, game and cheeses
Description
Style of wine
Patricia by Girlan is a still red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) status, an authentic expression of Alto Adige. Produced from Pinot Noir grapes, with fermentation in stainless steel and ageing in oak barrels, it stands out as a medium-bodied red, characterised by ripe tannins and a distinct mineral character that accompanies a persistent finish. The aromatic profile offers hints of cherry, blackberry and wild strawberries, which blend with notes of undergrowth, spices and delicate nuances of vanilla. The balance between aromatic precision and crisp freshness makes it ideal for pairing with mushroom risottos, roasts or selections of mature cheeses.
Origin
The grapes come from vineyards located in the renowned sub-zones of Cornaiano, Mazzon and Pinzon, situated on south-facing slopes between 380 and 600 metres above sea level. The environment combines an Alpine climate with Mediterranean influences, favouring strong diurnal temperature variations essential for aromatic development. The soils feature a limestone, clay and sandy matrix, with morainic deposits on a volcanic porphyry substrate. This geological complexity gives the Pinot Noir clear aromas and a natural liveliness.
Production
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest to preserve the integrity of the fruit. After destemming, the must is transferred by gravity into stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation lasting about two weeks. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine matures for fifteen months in oak barrels of various sizes to refine the tannins and define the spicy character. A final rest of six months allows the wine to reach perfect gustatory harmony.
History and Trivia
Founded in 1923, Cantina Girlan embodies the profound viticultural calling of South Tyrol. The prestigious Patricia Pinot Noir originates from the finest vineyards of Girlan, Mazzon, and Pinzon. Following a rigorous manual harvest, the wine matures through a prolonged oak ageing period of fifteen months, complemented by a further six months of resting in the bottle. This artisanal dedication gives rise to an elegant and structured red wine, celebrated by major international accolades such as two glasses from Gambero Rosso and 92 points from James Suckling.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 Nero Patricia 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Girlan |
| Story | History and Trivia Founded in 1923, Cantina Girlan embodies the profound viticultural calling of South Tyrol. The prestigious Patricia Pinot Noir originates from the finest vineyards of Girlan, Mazzon, and Pinzon. Following a rigorous manual harvest, the wine matures through a prolonged oak ageing period of fifteen months, complemented by a further six months of resting in the bottle. This artisanal dedication gives rise to an elegant and structured red wine, celebrated by major international accolades such as two glasses from Gambero Rosso and 92 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Cornaiano, Mazzon and Pinzon (South Tyrol, Italy) |
| Climate | Alpine climate with Mediterranean influences and significant temperature variations |
| Soil composition | Calcareous, clayey, sandy, rich in minerals; morainic deposits on porphyritic volcanic rock |
| Fermentation | 12–15 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting in small crates; destemming; gravity-fed transfer of the must into stainless steel vats; alcoholic fermentation for 12–15 days; malolactic fermentation; maturation for 15 months in small and large oak barrels; 6 months' bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting in small crates; destemming; gravity-flow transfer of the must into stainless steel vats; alcoholic fermentation for 12–15 days; completion of malolactic fermentation; ageing for 15 months in small and large oak barrels and 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Ageing for 15 months in small and large oak barrels, followed by 6 months in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 4.4 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |