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

2023

vintage description

A mild and sunny winter with little rainfall was followed by a dry March, which resulted in relatively early budburst. Spring was cool and rainy, while warm sunny days alternated with rainy days in June. A hot summer, followed by rain at the beginning of September demanded a lot of effort from our winegrowers, which was in turn rewarded with a splendid autumn and ideal harvest conditions. Meticulous work in the vineyard, experience and commitment allowed our winegrowing members to brilliantly overcome the many challenges of this vintage. The white wines of the 2023 vintage are fresh and delicate and convince with their juicy freshness. The red wines, especially the Pinot Noir, are characterised by elegance and finesse.

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
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