Primosic
Pinot Grigio Skin 2020
| Denomination | DOC Collio Goriziano Pinot Grigio |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Aging | Maturation in wood for several months; after bottling without sterile filtration, refinement in the bottle for several months. |
- Identity: Pinot Grigio Skin 2020 Primosic, Collio DOC, 0.75 l, 14% vol
- Vinification: maceration on the skins for 6–7 days in open vats with indigenous yeasts
- Colour and aromas: intense coppery hue, hints of violet, raspberry and red fruits
- Taste: powerful and complex structure, warm sensations, rich and mineral finish
- Pairings: ideal with fish soups, shellfish, grilled octopus, amatriciana, mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Primosic Pinot Grigio Skin is a macerated wine that reveals a fascinating interpretation of Pinot Grigio. Resulting from fermentation in contact with the skins, it acquires an intense copper colour that hints at its sensory profile. On the nose, it opens with clear aromas of violet, raspberry and red fruits. On the palate, it proves powerful and complex, supported by warm notes that lead to a rich, mineral finish. This pronounced personality makes it ideal for pairing with fish soups, grilled octopus, sweet and sour Asian dishes and mature cheeses, ensuring a wide versatility in pairing.
Where it comes from
This expression of Pinot Grigio originates in Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The Primosic vineyards are managed according to sustainable principles and trained using the Guyot system. The vine roots delve into the ponca, a distinctive marl and sandstone soil typical of the area, which gives the wine a pronounced savoury drive and a defined structure. The rigorous viticulture aims to enhance the territorial identity, reflecting in the glass the deep connection between the soil's composition and the plant's life cycle.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, the destemmed grapes are placed in open vats. Fermentation begins thanks to indigenous yeasts, starting a maceration in which the must remains in contact with the skins for a week. This process, through gentle punch-downs, extracts colour and complexity. The wine is then separated from the skins and transferred to Slavonian oak barrels to complete the fermentation cycles, including malolactic fermentation. This is followed by several months of maturation in wood and a final ageing without any sterile filtration, preserving the aromatic profile intact.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1956, the Primosic winery masterfully interprets the essence of Collio Goriziano, an area of excellence where viticulture is intertwined with local history. Under the guidance of oenologist Marko Primosic, the company cultivates its own vineyards following strict sustainability principles to enhance the pure expression of the ponca soil. Through the fascinating Skin project, dedicated to skin maceration, this award-winning vintage captures the vibrant richness of the Collio DOC, delivering a perfect balance between land, nature and the art of winemaking.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1956
- Oenologist: Marko Primosic
- Bottles produced: 210.000
- Hectares: 32
Primosic's attitude is to always push the quality limits necessary to carry out a project based on zones to ascertain the characteristics of the terroir and to find the perfect match for the vines. A philosophy of life in which Primosic strives to determine its expression of wine with the characteristic balance between vine and terroir.
Today Sylvester Primosic is supported by his two sons, Boris as CFO and cellar coordinator, while Marko, managing director, oversees the export and marketing aspects. Read more
| Name | Primosic Pinot Grigio Skin 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Primosic |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1956, the Primosic winery masterfully interprets the essence of Collio Goriziano, an area of excellence where viticulture is intertwined with local history. Under the guidance of oenologist Marko Primosic, the company cultivates its own vineyards following strict sustainability principles to enhance the pure expression of the ponca soil. Through the fascinating Skin project, dedicated to skin maceration, this award-winning vintage captures the vibrant richness of the Collio DOC, delivering a perfect balance between land, nature and the art of winemaking. |
| Origin | Collio (Goriziano), Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy |
| Soil composition | Ponca (marl-sandstone) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Fermentation | 6–7 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation on the skins (maceration in contact with the skins for 6–7 days) in open vats with indigenous yeasts |
| Wine making | The ripe grapes are destemmed and placed in open vats; fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts without the addition of sulphur dioxide, with gentle punch-downs. The must remains in contact with the skins for 6–7 days, then it is separated from the skins and transferred to 600-litre Slavonian oak casks to continue both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | Maturation in wood for several months; after bottling without sterile filtration, refinement in the bottle for several months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |