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

2022

vintage description

Temperatures above average in spring resulted in early budding and a prolonged period of high temperatures in May accelerated flowering. Thanks to careful vineyard management and occasional showers, the vines survived the summer characterized by stages of extreme heat without stress. The harvest began almost two weeks earlier than usual and, thanks to ideal weather conditions, the grapes reached an exceptional degree of quality. The red wines of the 2022 vintage are superb, as they could reach perfect ripeness and develop complex fruit notes. The flavor is full, with expressive aromas. The white wines, on the other hand, are characterised by notes of refined fruit and balanced acidity.

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

<2.5 g/l

total acidity

5.8 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
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
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 2018 2016 93 punti

Selection

Classics