Giusti, Delle Venezie DOC (Veneto, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2019

 This is the best rendition of Pinot Grigio I’ve tasted from the Delle Venezie DOC in a long time, and the only one that comes to mind immediately as being up to a face-off against the best renditions of the variety from Alto Adige or Collio.  It shows the palate weight of the very best from those regions, with excellent textural breadth on the palate and very impressive depth of flavor.  Yet it isn’t at all “heavy,” as it derives lift and linear energy from excellent acidity that just won’t quit in the finish, and yet never outruns the fruit to leave the wine seeming overly tart.  Very few producers in the world manage to get Pinot Gris or Grigio to such levels of ripe richness but still retain acidity at this level, and achieve a wine that is still balanced and harmonious.  Pinot Grigio, with a finish that lasts for 45 seconds?   Amazing juice.  Sign me up.  I’m only guessing at the price based on worldwide averages, marking up for importing costs.  But this should be available soon, and like I said, sign me up.