Pulenta Estate XIV Pinot Gris 2023
Fresh peaches, apricots and delicate white flowers dominate on the nose. The palate is delicate and fruity with a fresh, balancing acidity and a long, elegant finish.
The grapes come from the Finca La Zulema vineyard in Agrelo which was planted in 1992 at an altitude of 980m. The grapes were harvested by hand in February.
The grapes were macerated for a few hours on the press with dry ice, before pressing under inert conditions. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at between 12 and 14°C, followed by 3 to 5 months ageing on the fine lees prior to bottling. Malolactic fermentation did not take place.
| RRP | £16.95 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Grapes | Pinot Gris 100% |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Vegetarian | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Pulenta Estate was founded in 2002 by brothers Hugo and Eduardo Pulenta, fourth-generation winemakers, with the goal of translating their family legacy and their father´s pioneering spirit into a modern, innovative winery focused on producing limited quantities of great wines. They have quickly carved out a reputation for precise, elegant wines across a range of varieties and premium price points. The estate consists of two vineyards located in key areas of Mendoza: Finca La Zulema in Agrelo and Viñedos Don Antonio in Los Arboles, a district of the Uco Valley. These contrasting vineyards have complex alluvial soils and distinct altitudes which, when blended, help give Pulenta wines their distinctive style, combining finesse, silky texture and elegance with the typical power and depth of fruit that is expected of Argentinian wines.
