Alpha Zeta
Alpha Zeta was started in 1999 when Liberty Wines set out to produce...
a range of modern, fruit driven wines from the hills outside Verona. Working with leading New Zealand winemaker, Matt Thomson, our aim was to work with growers (rather than buy bulk wine, which is standard among most wines from Verona at this price) to obtain ripe grapes (by reducing yields and picking later) and then, using Matt's expertise, preserve these flavours in the finished wines. The result is a realisation of the potential inherent in Veronese viniculture.
Vineyards
The fruit for this wine is grown in special, selected old vineyards with excellent south-east exposure, where growers have reduced their yields quite considerably to produce excellent quality fruit.
Vintage Information
Winter saw cold temperatures and frequent rains. The beginning of the growing season was marked by abundant rains, followed by a hot and dry period. The harvest was abundant; the hillsides gave lower quantities of very high quality grapes, whilst the lower lying vineyards produced higher quantities than usual.
Vinification
The grapes were harvested once very ripe, then they were gently pressed and immediately cooled to preserve the aromas. Fermentation took place slowly at 18°C avoiding any skin contact. Ageing took place in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Notes
This wine has aromas of ripe peach and pear with slight hints of flint. It is refreshing and crisp on the finish, with attractive Pinot Grigio characters, On the palate, it is rich and well-balanced.
Vintage Information
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris |
| Region | Veneto |
| Winemaker | Matt Thomson |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 12.5% |
| Acidity | 5.7g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 5g/l |
| Wine pH | 3.4 |
Trade customers
Liberty Wines customers can order this wine directly from us.