2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Grigio
Classification Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Region Venezia Giulia
Sites Bracnik vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Buried Georgian amphorae
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Magnum-only release from a Pinot Grigio planting established in 1974. It underwent long maceration during natural fermentation in buried Georgian amphorae; after pressing it returned to the same vessels for five months, then matured six years in old oak casks and seven years in bottle before release. The importer identifies 2011 as the final vintage of Gravner's non-Ribolla white varieties.
Tasting Notes Bremer Weinkolleg merchant note: intense amber-to-orange color; dried apricot, orange peel, herbs, beeswax, candied citrus and fine spices; powerful, deep palate with marked tannic structure and fruit, spice and balsamic notes.
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Grigio
Region Venezia Giulia
Fermentation Vessels Buried Georgian amphorae
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Types Oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Selected Pinot Grigio underwent long wild-yeast maceration in buried Georgian amphorae without temperature control. After drawing off and pressing, it returned to amphorae for five months, then aged six years in large oak barrels. It was bottled without fining or filtration and aged five years in bottle before release. The producer describes 2009 as dry with some autumn rain and modest noble-rot development, and recommends serving at 12–18°C.
Tasting Notes Pierbacco merchant note: intense clear orange color; sage, oregano, rosemary, apricot, peach, dried flowers, beeswax, candied citrus, tree resin and spices; full, deep and tannic palate with freshness and balsamic, maritime and woodland nuances.
2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Grigio
Classification Venezia Giulia IGT
Region Venezia Giulia
Fermentation Vessels Buried Georgian amphorae
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Pinot Grigio underwent long indigenous-yeast maceration in buried Georgian amphorae without temperature control. After drawing off and pressing, it returned to amphorae for five months, then aged six years in large oak casks. It was bottled without fining or filtration and aged a further five years in bottle before sale. The sheet recommends serving at 12–18°C.
2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Grigio
Classification Venezia Giulia IGT
Region Venezia Giulia
Fermentation Vessels Buried Georgian amphorae
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Bottling Date 2013
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Volume 1,500 bottles
Bottles1,500
Production Details Selected from the best grapes; fermented with a long maceration and no temperature control. Racking and pressing occurred in April, followed by five additional months in amphora and six years in large oak casks. Recommended service was cellar temperature, 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Tom Cannavan, 2019: very dark, nearly coffee-colored; briar, damp leafy forest floor, clove and medicinal notes; initial fruit sweetness followed by sherbet-like tang, cocoa, coffee and a sharply saline, dry finish.
Critics Ratings 95
2001 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Grigio
Region Venezia Giulia
Production Details Rare selection from an exceptional vintage, given longer maturation and a delayed release.
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