Cantina Girlan: The Pinot Noir Protagonist

How to Complete

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   Taste the Trattmann Riserva

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   Five top scores from Italian wine guides - Italy's most awarded Pinot.

   Book at girlan.it. Request the Trattmann Riserva specifically - the 2021 received five top scores from Italian wine guides, making it one of Italy's most awarded Pinot Noirs. Compare to their entry-level Pinot to understand site selection impact.

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   Compare Five Pinot Labels

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   See how one cooperative creates five distinct expressions.

   Ask to taste multiple Pinot Noir labels. Girlan produces five different Pinot expressions from their 45 hectares. Each comes from different sites and vineyard ages. This is a masterclass in single-variety diversity.

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   Understand the Cooperative Model

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   How does a cooperative achieve grand cru quality?

   Ask about the cooperative structure. How do member growers collaborate? How is quality maintained across 45 hectares of Pinot? The Alto Adige cooperative model is unique in producing world-class wines.

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Insider Tips

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  5 top scores from Italian wine guides for the 2021 Trattmann Riserva

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  Increased Pinot cultivation from 20 to 45 hectares over 20 years - commitment shows

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  Pinot Noir is the cooperative's 'protagonist' - unusual focus for Alto Adige