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bouteille

2021

Dolce Vita Pinot Grigio
biologique

IGP Terre Siciliane

Dolce Vita was tailored, in collaboration with trusted partners, to the tastes of consumers here.

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» Terroir


Organic wines come from organically grown vines (reg. CEE 2092/91). The non-use of synthetic fertilizers and chemical treatments offers wines that are truly authentic, just like the vineyards from which they come. The secret lies in keeping the natural balance between the vineyards and the flora and fauna surrounding them.


The vineyards behind our pinot grigio are located in the Belice Valley west of Sicily between Palermo, Trapani, and Agrigento. They are cultivated according to strict specifications that guarantee superior quality. The vines grow in relatively deep alluvial soils of medium texture with a mix of limestone and sand. These are dark soils with a good content of organic matter. .


The blocks were carefully selected in order to produce an aromatic, sun-drenched wine.

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» Grape harvest



Grapes were harvested between August 1 and 15, 2021, and were quickly transferred to the Santa Ninfa cellar in the heart of the Belice Valley.

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» Winemaking


Nicola Gufo was responsible for the winemaking process.


The first juice, delicately collected using a pneumatic press, was treated oxidatively to achieve colour stability.


Fermentation was done in a stainless steel tank at a temperature of 14 °C for 12 days, using Lalvin EC-1118 yeast. The wine was then cold stabilized (-3 °C) for 12 days, and preserved on lees in a stainless steel tank.

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» Tasting Notes


Pale yellow-coloured wine with a nose of citrus, muscat and flowers, offering subtle mineral notes. Good acidity on the palate leading to a persistent finish.

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» Sélection


The final selection was made on December 7, 2021, by our tasting committee, whose members have over 40 years of combined experience in wine tasting.

»Bottling


First batch


The L220321-015 batch was bottled in Montreal on March 21, 2022. A total of 15,540 bottles were produced. A tasting was done on March 22, 2022, to ensure the profile and quality conformity of the bottled wine with the initial selection. Quality control, including an organoleptic analysis, was completed on March 25, 2022.



Second batch



The L220609-004 batch was bottled in Montreal on June 9, 2022. A total of 15,240 bottles were produced. A tasting was done on June 10, 2022, to ensure the profile and quality conformity of the bottled wine with the initial selection. Quality control, including an organoleptic analysis, was completed on June 15, 2022.



Did you know?



Our cellar is ISO 22000-certified.



The total sulphite limit for organic wines is less than half of what is tolerated by the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV).

»Certification



The wine obtained the Canadian ECO-CERT certification on September 8, 2022.

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