| The grapes for Beringer’s Pinot Grigio come from
vineyards along California’s coast where cool Pacific breezes temper warm
days to create ideal growing conditions for this delicate
varietal. The essential balance between long, warm days
and cool evenings allow the grapes to fully ripen and
develop fragrant fruit characteristics while retaining a
lively balancing acidity and minerality. Additionally, the
dry summers that stretch without rain from April
through October allow the grapes a long, even growing
season to build multiple layers of complex flavors.
When making the Beringer Pinot
Grigio, Beringer’s winemaking team focused on the
refreshing crisp minerality and fruity peach undertones
for which the varietal is known. Following harvest, the
grapes were gently crushed and immediately pressed to
minimize skin contact. A cool-fermentation followed in stainless steel to
retain the Pinot Grigio’s bright, fruit forward character. |
