Piz Pinot Noir Rosè Alto Adige DOC 2025 - Girlan x 6

The High-Altitude Origin and Identity of PIZ ROSÉ Pinot Noir Girlan

The PIZ ROSÉ Pinot Noir DOC embodies the alpine vocation of Cantina Girlan through a taut and refined interpretation of the celebrated Bourgogne variety. This selection originates from Pinot Noir vineyards situated at the highest altitudes of the estate, ranging between 550 and 650 meters above sea level. The name "Piz," which means "mountain peak" in the Ladin language, directly references the verticality and freshness of the territory of origin. The rows, featuring a predominantly eastern exposure, benefit from morning sunlight that encourages a gradual ripening of the clusters, preserving the integrity of the acidic profile.

Technical Protocol: Gravity-Fed Processing and Stainless Steel Aging Without Malolactic Fermentation

The processing of the 2025 vintage follows technological criteria aimed at maximizing extractive finesse and the stability of the aromatic heritage. The harvest is carried out manually, selecting clusters within small bins. Following destemming, press filling is conducted exclusively by gravity, eliminating mechanical pumping actions. The must remains in contact with the skins for just a few hours—a short pre-fermentative maceration designed to extract a subtle chromatic shade. The fermentation cycle and subsequent maturation are carried out in stainless steel tanks on the fine lees. Malolactic fermentation is intentionally avoided, safeguarding the natural acidic tension of the wine prior to bottling.

Sensory Profile of PIZ ROSÉ

The altitude of the Oltradige slopes combined with vinification conducted exclusively in stainless steel imparts a sharp organoleptic precision of distinct mountain elegance to the variety.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Pinot Noir / Alto Adige DOC / High-Altitude Selection.
• Analytical Data (2025 Vintage): Alcohol Content: 12.50% Vol. / Aging on fine lees in stainless steel.
• Visual Assessment: Brilliant and crystalline salmon-pink color, characterized by sharp luminosity upon swirling in the glass.
• Olfactory Framework: Refined, deep, and precisely defined bouquet. The nose reveals consistent and fragrant notes of fresh small red fruits, showcasing distinct scents of red currant, wild raspberry, and cranberry.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a dry, taut profile in perfect acid-alcohol balance. The progression displays an agile body, an elegant lightness of texture, and a vibrant acidic backbone that guides the pour toward a savory finish.

Service Guidelines and Gastronomic Pairings

The combination of acidic liveliness and aromatic finesse in this Pinot Noir rosé determines outstanding versatility alongside refined cuisine.

• Stable Pairings: It proves to be an ideal solution as an apéritif wine and for the summer season. At the table, it beautifully accompanies seafood appetizers, fish carpaccio, light Mediterranean first courses, sushi, and delicate preparations based on white meats.
• Serving Method: To optimize the bouquet's fragrance and the responsiveness of the pour, a serving temperature of 10 - 12°C is recommended.

Evolutionary Potential and Storage

This rosé expresses its maximum varietal fragrance within the first 2-3 years from bottling. To preserve its balance over time, horizontal bottle storage is recommended in a dark environment at a constant temperature.