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Rulendis Pinot Grigio, Trentino Superiore DOC 2022
Rulendis Pinot Grigio, Trentino Superiore DOC 2022
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Cavit's most prized Pinot Grigio is a fine, linear style, the result of a selection of their best quality low-yielding fruit from selected high altitude vineyards. Pinot Grigio originated in Burgundy and when introduced to Trentino at the end of the 1800s it was known by its German name 'Rulander', hence 'Rulendis'.
Production
Grapes were selected from small vineyard sites at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites in Bleggio Superiore, north of Lake Garda. Situated 400-600m above sea level, on steep slopes with deep glacial soils, the vineyards are south / south-east facing to maximise exposure - essential in these mountainous areas. Here there are cold, dry winters and cool, ventilated summers plus large differences between day and night temperatures during the ripening period. Plots were selected to enhance the characteristics of the variety, with vines aged between 15 and 30 years, with extremely low yields (approx. 45 hl). Grapes were harvested by hand, with careful selection of bunches in the vineyard. The vineyards were harvested at different times, according to their ripeness. The must was gently pressed from the whole bunches to prevent the light pink colour being extracted from the skins. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts and at a controlled temperature (20ºC). After fermentation the wine spent time in stainless steel before being cold bottled.
Tasting notes
A fresh, lifted nose with aromas of stone fruit and citrus and honeyed, lightly spicy notes. The palate is taut and linear with lime, citrus characters balanced by minerality, structure and length. Fine and complex on the finish with the potential to age for 5 years or more.
Food match
A great match for fish dishes, including 'baccalà alla vicentina' from Veneto.
Awards
2020 Vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Silver
International Wine Challenge 2023
Silver
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ABV
13%
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Bottle Size
75cl
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Region/Country
Trentino, Italy
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Grape
Pinot Grigio 100%
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Features
Vegetarian, Vegan, Sustainable
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Closure
Cork
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Winemaker
Anselmo Martini
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Appellation
Trentino Superiore DOC
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Allergen info
Contains sulphites and no other allergens
Meet the Producer
Cavit is a leading co-operative in the mountainous Trentino region of northeast Italy. The winery began as a consortium of associated grape growers in 1950, with a dedicated winery at Ravina di Trento built in 1964. Today it unites 11 separate cellars and their combined 5,250 grape growers across 6,350 hectares of vineyard, to produce an impressively broad portfolio from an intriguing palette of indigenous and international grape varieties. Trentino has a much higher proportion of wines produced as DOC than any other region in Italy - an average of 80% of the region's wines have a DOC classification, compared to around 30% elsewhere in the country. Remarkably, Cavit accounts for 60% of this region's wine production and they advise and supervise all aspects of this production from the vineyard to the bottle. Their site at Maso Toresella on the shores of Lake Toblino was the historic residence of the Prince Bishops of Trento, surrounded by 6.5 hectares of vineyard. It is one of the most significant 'masi' (rural estates) in the whole of Trentino. They have worked with the San Michele all’Adige Oenological Institute, since 1988, to develop wines of the highest quality. In 1993 Cantina Altemasi was established, also at Ravina, not far from the region's capital of Trento - for the production and maturation of Classic Trentodoc and Charmat Method sparkling wines. Trento Doc was the first Classical Method sparkling wine DOC to be established anywhere in the world after Champagne, and the first in Italy.
A Note on Sustainability
For more than two decades Cavit has adhered to the “Protocol for the Production of High-Quality Wines in Trentino”, marking its commitment to fully sustainable agriculture. It is also a member of SEDEX and has achieved SNQPI (Sistema di Qualità Nazionale Produzione Integrata) certification, applicable to its IGT Dolomiti and Trentino DOC wines. In addition to using only green energy, Cavit has made major investments aimed at reducing energy consumption. Specifically, it has built three photovoltaic generators which produce part of its energy requirements from renewable sources (more than 800 Megawatts per year), significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Their remaining energy needs come from 100% guaranteed renewable sources. Cavit are also certified with ISO 14001:2015, the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems.
PICA (Integrated Agricultural and Wine-producing Cartographic Platform), is the result of a five year research project conducted by Cavit in collaboration with MPA Solutions and leading research centres in Trentino: the Edmund Mach Foundation (FEM) and the Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK).
The PICA platform is a complex system, but it works in a simple way. By networking the 4,500 vine growers of the 11 Cavit wine producers’ co-operatives it collects information and gives advice. The main purpose of this platform is to help the grower to achieve total sustainability. The project comprises of two main areas.
The first defines the choice of the most suitable grape varieties, on the basis of the technical and environmental parameters of the soil; the second involves the creation of an avant-garde system with which agronomists and winemakers can receive specific information concerning each vineyard and the various phases in the cultivation of the vines. In practice, waste is eliminated and the grower has total control. For example, it is possible to regulate the water supply according to the characteristics of the soil and the weather conditions.
