Cantina Muri Gries Pinot Grigio Sudtirol, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

穆里·格里斯酒莊灰皮諾白葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：1846

The 2013 Pinot Grigio Alto Adige was aged five months in stainless steel and 25% spent time in large neutral oak ovals (called foudres in France). It exhibits lovely notes of apple skins, honeyed apricots, white currants and spring flowers in a medium-bodied, fresh, nicely textured style. This dry white should drink well for a year or more. This working Benedictine monastery has an excellent reputation for their classy wines emerging from south of the Bremmer Pass in southern Tyrol. Founded in 1845 by Benedictine monks from Switzerland, Muri-Gries began producing wine in 1947 and has consistently performed well in my tastings. Importer: Polaner Selections - Doug Polaner, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404; fax (914) 244-0505

With respect to the white wines, the 2012 Pinot Grigio is a surprisingly intense, medium-bodied, vibrant, fresh white with good acidity and a perfumed bouquet of apple butter, pear and honeysuckle. This pure, persuasive white should drink well for another 1-2 years. The monks of Muri-Gries, an ancient, still-working Benedictine monastery located south of the Bremmer Pass, began producing wines in 1947. The current white wine offerings stood out in my tastings, but to be transparent, I am not a great fan of the Lagrein red grape, so some readers may enjoy that wine more than I did. Doug Polaner is his name, and high quality wines in all price ranges is his game. I have been tasting with Polaner over a number of years, and these notes represent his very finest value selections. Importer: Polaner Selections, Doug Polaner, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel: (914) 244-0404; fax: (914) 244-0505

The estate’s 2009 Pinot Grigio is wonderfully elegant and rich in its ripe, juicy fruit. In the style of the year, the wine has unusual volume and richness for Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige, but without sacrificing varietal character. The finish is warm, radiant and inviting. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013. Importer: Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404