Vie di Romans
Pinot Grigio Dessimis 2024
| Denomination | DOC Friuli Isonzo Pinot Grigio |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Aging | 9 months in barrique on the lees. |
- Name and vintage: Friuli Isonzo DOC 2024, still white, 14.5% vol
- Grape variety and colour: 100% Pinot Grigio, straw yellow with copper-grey highlights
- Aromas: wisteria, dog rose, wild strawberries, grapefruit, sage, ginger and white pepper
- Vinification: cold maceration, 18 days fermentation, 9 months ageing on the lees
- Taste and pairings: soft and fresh, savoury finish; ideal with fish dishes and sushi
Description
What kind of wine is it
Pinot Grigio Dessimis Vie di Romans is a still white wine, aged in barrels, which expresses the authenticity of Friuli Isonzo. In the glass, it displays a bright straw yellow hue, enhanced by the classic grey-copper reflections typical of the Pinot Grigio grape. The bouquet weaves together fruity notes of wild strawberries and grapefruit with sweet nuances of wisteria and dog rose, completed by subtle hints of sage, ginger and white pepper. On the palate, the sip is smooth and harmonious, supported by a balanced structure that leads to a long, savoury persistence.
Where does it come from
The grapes are grown in the Dessimis vineyard in Mariano del Friuli, in the Rive Alte area. The rows benefit from optimal exposure at low altitude, ensuring regular ripening of the vines. The subsoil is characterised by shallow, well-drained soil, with abundant stones and a reddish clay fraction rich in iron and aluminium oxides. This distinctive geology gives the wine a pronounced savoury character, essential for balancing vibrant freshness and fullness of flavour.
How is it produced
Harvesting takes place between the end of August and the beginning of September. In the winery, the destemmed grapes undergo a cold maceration on the skins. Fermentation continues for eighteen days at a controlled temperature to preserve the fragrance of the aromas. After static clarification, the wine undergoes a crucial ageing on the lees in barrels for nine months, a process that enriches its tactile texture. By avoiding malolactic fermentation, a dry and taut profile is maintained, further refined by a delicate final rest.
History and Curiosities
Born in Mariano del Friuli, Pinot Grigio Dessimis embodies the centuries-old heritage of the Gallo family, dedicated to viticulture since 1900. Under the expert guidance of Gianfranco Gallo, the Vie di Romans winery has made this white wine a true symbol of the Friuli Isonzo DOC denomination. The label boasts prestigious awards such as the 4 Grappoli Bibenda, the 3 Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso, and 90 points from James Suckling. Its extraordinary longevity ensures a magnificent and complex evolution that can last up to a decade.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Gianfranco Gallo
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 67
Since 1978, the winery has been run by Gianfranco who, through rigorous and daring viticultural choices, combined with careful oenological interpretation, has affirmed a qualitative style of great personality, which has distinguished the Vie di Romans winery over the last twenty years.
Important milestones in this last historical journey have been: 1978 first bottling and first commercial label, 1982 start of a cycle of viticultural modernisation aimed at high quality, 1989 construction of the new cellar built on three floors, 1990 vinification of grapes separated according to cru of origin, 1992 commercial release of the 1990s vintage and from this date onwards white wines will always be marketed two years after the harvest. Read more
| Name | Vie di Romans Pinot Grigio Dessimis 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Friuli Isonzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Vie di Romans |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Mariano del Friuli, Pinot Grigio Dessimis embodies the centuries-old heritage of the Gallo family, dedicated to viticulture since 1900. Under the expert guidance of Gianfranco Gallo, the Vie di Romans winery has made this white wine a true symbol of the Friuli Isonzo DOC denomination. The label boasts prestigious awards such as the 4 Grappoli Bibenda, the 3 Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso, and 90 points from James Suckling. Its extraordinary longevity ensures a magnificent and complex evolution that can last up to a decade. |
| Origin | Mariano del Friuli (GO) |
| Climate | Altitude: 34 m a.s.l. Exposure: East - West and North - South. |
| Soil composition | Shallow soil with abundant coarse fragments, reddish clay fraction due to the presence of iron and aluminium oxides, well-drained. |
| Cultivation system | Simple Guyot and spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 6000-7800 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 7.290 - 7.900 kg/ha |
| Harvest | Late August / September |
| Fermentation temperature | 16–19 °C |
| Fermentation | 18 days |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing, cold maceration on the skins at 8 °C, temperature-controlled fermentation (16–19 °C) for 18 days, cold static clarification; ageing for 9 months in barriques on the lees; malolactic fermentation not carried out. |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing, cold maceration on the skins at 8°C, fermentation at controlled temperature (16–19°C) for 18 days, static cold clarification; ageing for 9 months in barrique on the lees; malolactic fermentation not carried out. |
| Aging | 9 months in barrique on the lees. |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| PH | 3.41 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |