Pinot Grigio – Gris – Lis Neris – 2021

The Pinot Grigio Gris of the Lis Neris winery

The Pinot Grigio Gris of the Lis Neris winery is part of the most prestigious line of the winery;  it comes from Pinot Grigio grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery, located in the municipality of San Lorenzo Isontino in the province of Gorizia; we are on a plateau sixty meters above sea level where the soil is mainly gravelly and calcareous, and these vines, in particular, have an average age of over thirty years.. It is also essential to know that the Lis Neris winery raises its vineyards following integrated pest management protocol without using chemical herbicides.

THE WINEMAKING

The harvest is strictly manual and only occurs when the grapes are perfectly ripe. The harvested grapes are carefully selected, and only the best bunches are taken to the cellar for winemaking. Fermentation takes place oak barrels of 500 litres; the wine then matures in the same oak barrels, on the lees for about eleven months with frequent bâtonnage. After assembling and bottling, the wine rests in the cellar for twelve more months before being placed on the market.

Tasting the wine of the winery

Intense straw yellow with golden reflections. The aroma is elegant with pleasant floral notes, among which the acacia, linden and jasmine stand out, which leave room for spicy and vanilla hints to close with toasted and buttery hints. Fresh and delicate on the palate, with good acidity and a good correspondence between aromas and flavours. Persistence is also good.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Suitable as an aperitif, it goes well with fish, even raw  and soft cheeses. Try it with smoked salmon.

THE AWARDS

2020
– Gambero Rosso – 2 glasses
– 3 vines (wine of great stylistic and organoleptic profile) by the Italian Sommelier Association