2022 Abeles Pinot Gris

This is a 100% Szent György Hegy skin contact Pinot Gris from Abeles, grown in rich volcanic soils that push ripening late into the season. Destemmed with whole berries preserved, the grapes macerate for 2 weeks in open vats with daily hand mixing. On day 14, fermentation accelerates through malolactic, then the wine is gently pressed into high micro-oxygenation vessels including fiber tanks, eggs, and barrels. Unlike other Abeles wines that age 12-24 months, this spent only 6 months aging before bottling in April 2023, with the majority of aging occurring in bottle.