2024 Pinot Grigio - Elgo Vineyard 2024 (Skin contact)

Label: ‘Petronio By Maximilian’ – Elgo Vineyard Pinot Grigio (Skin Contact)
 
Vineyard: Elgo Estate Vineyards are situated at around 530m altitude in the Upton Hill region of the Strathbogie Ranges of Central Victoria. Enjoying views over all the surrounding countryside, the vineyards are located approximately 125km North East of Melbourne. Clay loam soils over granite which is abundant in the area.
 
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
 
Soil Composition: Granite soils over clay loams
 
Training System: Vertical Shoot Position (VSP)
 
Winemaking: Select machine harvested. Three days on skins for further development of phenolics and colour. Gentle pressing took place with the free run juice separated. Cold settled and inoculated with a yeast culture in temperature controlled stainless steel tank where primary fermentation took place for over 20 days.
 
Maturation: In stainless steel and older French oak Barriques (20%) for 9 months
 
Tasting Notes: Primary fruit flavours of lime, lemon, pear, white nectarine, and apple. Some faint honeyed notes and finishes with a saline-like minerality.