Flora Pinot Bianco Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2022 - Girlan x 6

The Pedoclimatic Complexity and Architecture of the FLORA Pinot Bianco Riserva

The FLORA Pinot Bianco Riserva DOC represents the finest stylistic expression of the most widespread and representative white grape variety in the Cornaiano district. Cantina Girlan selects the clusters exclusively from highly suited vineyards located in the hillside belt of Oltradige, at an altitude ranging between 450 and 550 meters above sea level, managed with minimal yields per hectare to concentrate the dry extracts. The wine's architecture benefits from a dual and complementary geological matrix: a fraction of the soils is of morainic origin on volcanic porphyry, responsible for the aromatic density, while the second portion rests on silty-clayey soils over limestone rock, capable of imparting crisp acidity and mineral tension. This complex environmental combination gives the Riserva outstanding elegance and a remarkable aging potential.

Cellar Details: Oak Fermentation and Stainless Steel Stabilization

The technical vinification protocol of the 2023 vintage is tailored to enhance the tertiary layering of the alpine variety without saturating its varietal traits. The manual harvest is performed using small bins, followed by gentle pressing and must clarification via natural cold settling. The primary fermentation cycle develops inside large 12 and 15-hectoliter French oak casks, where a partial malolactic conversion also takes place to soften the acidic backbone. The maturation path involves a 12-month aging period on the fine lees in large wood, followed by racking and an additional cellaring period of 6 months in stainless steel tanks. The cycle concludes with a 6-month rest in glass before its release as a Riserva.

Sensory Profile of Pinot Bianco Trentino Alto Adige white wine

The interaction between the porphyry-limestone slopes of Oltradige and the extended combined aging between oak and stainless steel imparts a sharp, taut organoleptic precision to the Riserva.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Pinot Bianco / Alto Adige DOC / Riserva Designation.
• Analytical Data (2023 Vintage): Alcohol Content: 13.50% Vol. / Aging: 12 months in oak, 6 months in stainless steel, and 6 months in glass.
• Visual Assessment: Deep straw-yellow color, limpid and brilliant, characterized by evident golden highlights that testify to its extractive density upon swirling in the glass.
• Olfactory Framework: Intense, complex, and deep bouquet. Consistent scents of pineapple, ripe white-fleshed fruit, and wildflowers stand out on the nose, integrated by a fine and sharp mineral trace and subtle nuances of bread crust.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a dry, full-bodied, and enveloping profile. The progression displays a dense and velvety texture, responsive thanks to an excellent acidity that balances the alcohol warmth and guides the development toward a savory, taut, and long-lasting finish.

Service Guidelines and Gastronomic Pairings

The structural thickness and mineral freshness of this Riserva require pairings alongside complex culinary preparations from both land and seafood cuisine.

• Stable Pairings: It pairs magnificently alongside structured appetizers based on white meats and vegetable terrines, rich traditional Mediterranean first courses, seafood risottos, premium baked or grilled fish, and selections of fresh or medium-aged cheeses.
• Serving Method: To promote the development of the aromatic bouquet and maintain gustatory balance, a serving temperature of 10 - 12°C is recommended.

Evolutionary Potential and Storage

The FLORA Pinot Bianco Riserva displays stability and elegance from its debut, yet stands out for extraordinary longevity that allows it to refine positively in the bottle for several years. Horizontal bottle storage is recommended in a completely dark environment, protected from thermal fluctuations and environmental vibrations.