Dry White
IL GECO Pinot Gris 2023
IL GECO Pinot Gris 2023 is a South African Wine of Origin Stellenbosch white: whole bunch pressed, fermented with indigenous yeast and matured for 12 months on fine lees in neutral 500L French oak, with no fining and only light filtration.
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
- Medium Lemon
- Alcohol
- 13.0%
- Bottles produced
- 1150
Terroir
The vineyard is located on the edge of the Bottelary ward toward Devon Valley. The block faces the Simonsberg and receives ample morning sun with cooler shaded afternoons. Soils are poor sandy decomposed granite with clayish subsoil yielding smaller bunches with perfumed and concentrated berries.
Winemaker notes
A minimal intervention approach is practiced in the winery. 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.
No fining, only light filtration. Harmless natural 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 yet creamy finish.
Technical analysis
- pH
- 3.4
- Total acidity
- 5.2 g/L
- Residual sugar
- 1.3 g/L
- Alcohol
- 13.0%
- Bottled
- 9 February 2024