PINOT GRIGIO "AMPHORA" 2022 750 ML

Corte Quaiara is located in San Giorgio in Salici (Sona), in the province of Verona, between Lake Garda and the hills of Valpolicella. Corte Quaiara’s wines are unconventional and full of personality, just like their producer, Giovanni Montresor. After an initial collaboration with a large Veronese winery, Giovanni revived Corte Quaiara with the goal of creating wines that capture the aromas of his land, allowing one to savor every nuance. Some of the grape varieties used, such as Pinot Noir and Golden Traminer, are unusual for the region where the winery is located, but they thrive in an ideal environment.

Pinot Grigio in Amphora is made from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes grown on a 1.5-hectare plot on a gently sloping morainic hill formed by the Wurmian glaciation, which, over millions of years, deposited pebbles and small stones. From these, the vines—planted over 20 years ago—convey to the wine all the minerality and savory character of this soil, with a constant undertone of ripe fruit. This unique and irreplaceable wine can only emerge from this combination of terroir and the climate moderated by the proximity of Lake Garda.

The grapes underwent a gradual and steady ripening, driven primarily by light rather than heat, which favored the accumulation of polyphenolic compounds. These are brought out by skin maceration and further enhanced by aging in amphora for nearly a year, followed by 8 months of bottle aging.

In the glass, it displays an intense color with slightly coppery highlights. The nose offers aromas of calicanto flowers, acacia, and ripe fruit; on the palate, it is full-bodied and intriguing with persistent minerality. The finish is marked by a significant and enveloping savory quality.