Moriz

Pinot Bianco

CLASSICS

Moriz Pinot Bianco is sourced from vineyards planted between 250 and 550 meters on calcareous clay and gravel soils. The name of this wine refers to St. Mauritius, the patron saint of the small hamlet of Sella, above Tramin.

APPELLATION

Alto Adige DOC

VINTAGE

2024

vintage description

After a mild and rainy winter, a warm and pluvious March led to early budding. Apart from a few hot days in April, it was wet and cool until the end of June. A warm summer was followed by an autumn with frequent spells of rain, which delayed ripening. Overall, it was a challenging year in viticulture, which demanded a lot of work from the winegrowers. Thanks to the consistent implementation of our quality philosophy, the experience of our producers and the cooperation within the cooperative, grapes of remarkable quality were harvested, particularly with regard to the white grape varieties and Pinot Noirs. The white wines of the 2024 vintage are delicate and fresh. In the red wines, the elegance of the Pinot Noir is impressive.

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  • grapes: Pinot Bianco
  • yield: 55 hl/hectare
  • altitude: 400 – 600 m
  • soil: calcareous clay and gravelly soils
  • climate: extreme interplay between sunny days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and cool nights, marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains

winemaking

The grapes for this wine are harvested in small bins and then gently pressed off to steel tanks where the must ferments at controlled temperature (19 ° C) without malolactic fermentation. Maturation follows mostly in small stainless-steel tanks and 20 % in 30-40 hl big oak casks. 

tasting notes

straw-coloured with tinges of green

Moriz smells of pear, citrus and dry fruits with light notes of butter. 

Fresh and rich on the palate, this Pinot Bianco boasts a full body with matching minerality, and a succulent and lengthy finish.

serving temperature

8-10° C

residual sugar

<1.5 g/l

total acidity

5.9 g/l

ABV

13.5 % vol

aging potential

3-5 years

bottle sizes

0.75 l –  1.5 l 

WATCH THE LAST AWARDS
Award Date Year Score
ROBERT PARKER – WINE ADVOCATE 2024 2022 92 punti
WINE SPECTATOR 2023 2021 91 punti
ROBERT PARKER – WINE ADVOCATE 2022 2021 92 punti
ROBERT PARKER – WINE ADVOCATE 2021 2020 92 punti
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 2019 2018 93 punti

Selection

Classics