Dry White
IL GECO Pinot Gris 2024
IL GECO Pinot Gris 2024.
Our South African expression of an Italian classic.
Grown in sandy soils, our Pinot Gris produces beautifully concentrated fruit. Natural fermentation and time on fine lees in older European oak barrels create a wine that's bright, textured and effortlessly elegant, equally at home around the table or simply shared with good company.
Time is our favourite ingredient.
For tables where conversations linger longer than the meal.
Fresh, textured and beautifully versatile. An easy-going wine with enough character to keep things interesting.
R 1,650.00
R 275.00 per bottle
Price includes VAT. Free delivery on orders of R 5,000 or more. Otherwise R 200 anywhere in South Africa.
In this case
6 x Pinot Gris
At a glance
- Grapes
- Pinot Gris 100%
- Wine of Origin
- Stellenbosch
- Soil
- Weathered granite, sandy, with clayish subsoil
- Colour
- Pale Lemon
- Alcohol
- 13.0%
- Bottles produced
- 1900
Terroir
The vineyard is located on the edge of the Bottelary ward toward Devon Valley, facing the Simonsberg. The grapes are sun-kissed during the morning and cool down in the shaded afternoons. Soils are poor sandy decomposed granite with clayish subsoil yielding smaller bunches with perfumed and concentrated berries.
Winemaker notes
I like showcasing the grape and terroir, so I don't mess with the grapes or wine too much. I follow a minimal intervention approach. Healthy Grapes are cooled and whole bunch pressed. The juice is settled overnight without the use of enzymes and racked the following day to large 500L old French oak barrels. Natural fermentation ensues, followed by 12 months of maturation on fine lees.
The wine is not fined, and filtration is kept to a minimum to preserve its natural character. Harmless wine crystals may occur.
Tasting notes
Fresh notes of citrus blossom, gooseberry, lemon, nectarine, peach, melon, and fleshy pear. Dried oregano and sage to garnish. The palate is broad yet elegant with stone fruit notes carrying through from the nose. A bright acidity supports and lengthens a dry, savoury and creamy finish.
Technical analysis
- pH
- 3.34
- Total acidity
- 6.1 g/L
- Residual sugar
- 2.0 g/L
- Alcohol
- 13.0%
- Bottled
- 21 November 2024