PIZZO
DI GALLO
PINOT GRIGIO RAMATO
TERRE SICILIANE IGP
VINTAGE 2023
One of life’s great joys is to indulge in impulse: that is exactly how the idea of experimenting with pinot grigio on our hillside came to fruition. “Ramato”, as it is commonly called, is a wine subject to a phase of maceration of the grapes at low temperatures and in contact with their skins. The result is an intense and boldly aromatic wine, characterized by distinct notes of exotic fruit and rose petals.
Poggioreale
Southwestern Sicily, Tenuta di Poggioreale and bordering territories
Fossil-rich hillside with mixed soils of limestone and sandstone alternating with small pockets of chalk
From 450 to 500 m a.s.l.
North-East
Spalliera with guyot pruning leaving 5-7 buds per shoot
3205 plants per ha. Vineyard layout 2.60m x 1.20m
Hand harvested within the first half of August
Following destemming and crushing, the must is cryo-macerated at 4°C for 12/24 hours pre-fermentation, straight after the must is pressed softly (0.8 atm). The must, after a static cold decantation, is fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of 14-15°C
Aged in temperature controlled cement tanks for 4 months, followed by bottling
12.5% Alc by Vol, 6.5 g/l total acidity, pH 3.20
Intense and aromatic, characterized by notes of tropical fruits and rose petals. Fresh, intense palate with a slightly savory finish
Ideal companion for aperitivo, but also great with fish crudo and risotto’s
