Grape Variety: Pinot Grigio
Soil: Light marl, soils which are well-ventilated and warm up quickly in spring.
Winemaking: The grapes are lightly pressed and the must is clarified using natural sedimentation, after which it is fermented at a constant temperature of 20°C.
Description: A classic and very expressive Pinot Grigio, bright straw yellow in colour with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach, honeydew melon and especially pear; medium rich, fruity, well-structured and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavours and tangy, fruity acidity on the finish.
Food Choices: Dishes based on egg, fish appetisers, vegetable soups.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 12.50 %
yr. 2018 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2018 on 01.08.2020 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Vinum Wine Magazine:
15 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2012 on 01.02.2014 with 15 of 20 points.
yr. 2012 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2012 on 01.08.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2010 on 01.10.2011 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2007 on 01.05.2009 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Spectator:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2006 on 01.04.2008 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Wine Spectator:
85 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2004 on 01.06.2005 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 1999 Wine Spectator:
82 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 1999 on 01.05.2001 with 82 of 100 points.
yr. 1997 Wine Enthusiast:
80 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 1997 on 01.01.1999 with 80 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2010 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2015 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2016 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2011 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Pinot Grigio Alto Adige" from the vintage 2013 with 88 of 100 points.