Albino Armani, Friuli Grave DOC (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2022

 One of Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s largest sub-regions, Friuli Grave is particularly renowned for mineral renditions of Pinot Grigio.  The Pinot Grigios are often made with lees aging, battonage, and, sometimes, oak use.  These winemaking choices often provide complexity to a variety that can already demonstrate flavor depth, thanks to the presence of minerality.  Albino Armani’s 2022 Pinot Grigio shows both orchard and tropical fruit notes, particularly ones that recall nectarine, star fruit, red apple, and pear.  In addition to minerality, the wine has a nice floral undertone.  Albino Armani’s winemaking choices give the wine a rounded body which presents softly on the palate.  Pair this with gnocchi in a light white sauce for a classic Friulian meal.