This wine is meant to push the envelope beyond what is expected of an Italian Pinot Grigio. I found the fruit to be concentrated with apricot, almond, bruised apple, and white peach notes. Lees aging provides a creaminess texture that rounds out the rich, mouthwatering acidity. This wine exceeded my expectations for an Italian Pinot Grigio and is easily one of the best I’ve enjoyed from Italy to date.
Gradis’ciutta, Collio (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2017
By Vince Simmon