Pinot Grigio SSA DOC 2025 Giol Organic Wine

Nutritional information per 100 ml

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturates, protein and salt.

Pinot Grigio

According to legend, Emperor Charles IV (1316-1378) brought the vine from France to Hungary in 1375. There, as so often in wine history, the clergy ensured the variety's survival. In this case, it is said to have been the Cistercian monks at Lake Balaton. Another theory holds that they received it from Burgundy, where the order originated. The Hungarian name for Pinot Gris reflects this story: ‘Szürkebarát’ means ‘grey monk’. The variety has an extraordinary number of names — over 150. From Hungary, it supposedly found its way back to Alsace, where it was called Tokay. The first reliable mention of the variety in Germany comes from Speyer in Baden-Württemberg around 1711. Merchant Johann Ruland rescued it from abandoned vineyards and spread it. This is why it acquired the name still in use today, Ruländer. This early-ripening variety is also known as Grauer Clevner, Kleiner Traminer, Rheingrauer or Speyerer . Its grey-blue to reddish-brown colour earned it the description ‘grey’.

Lovers of Italy will know the grape as Pinot Grigio . Aromas of apple, almond and honey are typical of this extract-rich white with great ageing potential. Its densely packed berries provide ideal conditions for the desired botrytis infection used to produce lusciously sweet wines. It thrives particularly well on loess terraces, but also on calcareous and stony ground; only loamy soils are unsuitable. Pinot Gris is usually made dry, medium-bodied and with a slight emphasis on acidity. The wines' colour varies from pale yellow through golden yellow to amber.

A delicate structure, creamy with lovely length.

Giol

Vini Giol is regarded as Italy’s oldest documented wine estate, first mentioned in records in 1427. This historic estate processes only grapes from its own production, grown on the historic farms of La Bicana, Il Bassonet, Le Gerette and Spiridiona. The Giol family focuses on outstanding quality while seeking to give the environment the greatest possible consideration. For this reason, its approximately 25 ha of vineyards are organically cultivated.

“I have always striven to protect these places and preserve their beauty and fascination, so that I can share them with all those who, like me, believe in the importance of their own past and traditions.” Luisa Giol