Pinot Grigio (2020)

About this wine

The 2019 Tolloy Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige offers a crisp and clean profile, opening with delicate aromas of spring blossom and white stone fruit. On the vibrant palate, fresh acidity accompanies green apple and a hint of white peach. This wine hails from Alto Adige, a region in northern Italy known for its high-altitude vineyards and cool climate, which contribute to the wine's bright acidity and fresh flavors. The Pinot Grigio grape, a pink-skinned mutation of Pinot Noir, thrives in this area, producing wines with a distinctive minerality. The 2019 vintage reflects the region's unique terroir, delivering a well-balanced and refreshing experience.

About the grape

Pinot Grigio, a mutation of Pinot Noir, has been cultivated in Alto Adige for centuries, thriving in the region's unique Alpine-Mediterranean climate. The area's high-altitude vineyards, ranging from 200 to 1,000 meters, provide significant temperature variations between day and night, which help maintain the grape's acidity and develop its complex flavors. This environment contributes to the production of Pinot Grigio wines with notable freshness and minerality. The 2019 Tolloy Pinot Grigio benefits from these conditions, resulting in a wine that reflects the distinctive terroir of Alto Adige.

Quick facts

• 🇮🇹 The Tolloy Pinot Grigio 2019 hails from Alto Adige, a region in northern Italy renowned for its high-quality white wines.
• 🏰 This wine is produced by Mezzacorona, a cooperative winery known as the 'Citadella del Vino,' which sources grapes from 1,600 member growers.
• 🍏 The 2019 vintage offers delicate aromas of spring blossom and white stone fruit, with a vibrant palate featuring fresh acidity, green apple, and a hint of white peach.
• ⛰️ Alto Adige's unique Alpine and Mediterranean climate contributes to the crisp and clean profile of this Pinot Grigio.
• 🍷 The Tolloy Pinot Grigio 2019 has an alcohol content of 13%, providing a balanced and refreshing drinking experience.

Palate profile

Producer

Tolloy is a prestigious line of wines from Alto Adige, Italy, produced through a collaboration between Mezzacorona and the Salorno wine cellar. The brand draws inspiration from Johann Tolloy, an 18th-century innkeeper in Salorno who selected and served local wines to travelers along the Adige River. The region's unique microclimate, protected by the Alps and influenced by the Mediterranean, contributes to the richness and aromatic qualities of Tolloy's wines. Today, Tolloy continues to honor this heritage by producing wines that reflect the dynamic history and cultural influences of Alto Adige.