Grey
DOP Friuli Isonzo Pinot Grigio
Denomination
DOP Friuli Isonzo Pinot Grigio
Residual sugar
Dry
Terroir
Stony gravel plain with reddish clay rich in iron oxide and aluminium. Well ventilated site, dry, not warm.
Grape
100% Grey Pinot
Training system
Guyot
Pest control
Low environmental impact integrated pest management
Harvest period
Early September
Vinification
The grapes are gently destemmed and lightly crushed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks (15/18°C).
Ageing
After fermentation, the wine settles on the lees in stainless steel tanks for ten months. Bottled wine is aged in temperature-controlled binning cellars.
Tasting notes
Annata 2019 | Alcool 13.00% vol
Colour
At sight, it is luminous and crystal-clear, and of a straw yellow colour with soft but appealing coppery nuances.
On the nose
The nose is floral (jasmine), fruity (pear and melon). Precise notes of citrus peel (lemon) and scent of pastries well blended. Good intensity.
On the palate
Dry in the mouth, characterized by biting freshness and sapidity, but also by a discreet roundness (or softness). Wine of good structure, leaves the mouth clean and affected by a good persistence.
Pairing
Can accompany well-sauced fish, tasty first courses (barley with sausage and cabbage).
Serving temperature
Very young wine of great perspective but enjoyable right away, with a serving temperature of 12-14 º C.
Annata 2018 | Alcool 13.00% vol
Colour
Yellow with copper notes show the real origin of the vines
On the nose
On the nose we have ripe apple and pear notes with wild and yellow flowers, wich end with an elegant balsamic/minty note wich become more intense with time
On the palate
Very firm on the palate, very similar structure to a Pinot noir, with an appropriate and long sapidity, followed by a delicate and pleasant end
Pairing
Works very well with well structured fish dishes or white meat dishes.
Serving temperature
Better to be drunk at 14° C., better to be served at 12° C.
Annata 2017 | Alcool 12.50% vol
Appearance
Powerful straw yellow colour with coppery reflections as corollary of perfect brilliance and clearness.
Nose
Pleasant fresh fruit fragrance (Abate pear and apple), spices (pink pepper) and delicate minerality (flint) that with aeration recall a widespread feeling of herbs (Melissa), grated lemon rind and extremely delicate white flowers
Palate
The sip, at first soft and then unquestionably fresh-tasty, stimulates, almost forces us to hesitate searching the aromatic tones that slowly express themselves similarly to what the nose perceives.
Serving suggestions
Excellent with food / dishes where the unctuousity or greasiness are discreetly present; for first courses, “Fettuccine” with salami-ra- gout with a bit of tomato, for the main course also with properly structured white meat (maybe chicken with peppers?)
Serving temperature
To serve at 12°C with the greatest expressiveness at 14-15°C (suggested 12°C when serving with right aeration reaching 15°C).
Annata 2016 | Alcool 13.50% vol
Appearance
Delicate coppery nuances on a straw yellow background give brightness, clarity and fascinating liveliness.
Nose
Intense with fruity aroma (unripe apple and exotic fruits), pale floral background (broom, linden) and balsamic taste of aromatic herbs.
Palate
Correct structure with interesting perceptible results played on the rightly balanced freshness and flavours of wine still to develop. Finish gentle and pleasantly bitter.
Serving suggestions
Excellent with pasta dishes flavoured with medium structured sauces (fish or white meats); pairing perfectly with cold cuts and fresh aromatic cheeses. Gratifying with fish and properly garnished white meats.
Serving temperature
To serve at 12°C with best expressiveness at 14-15°C (suggested 12°C when serving with right aeration reaching 15°C).
Awards
75 – 79,9 IWSC Bronze 2018
88,00 – 89,99 The Wine Hunter
Annata 2015 | Alcool 13.00% vol
Appearance
Straw yellow with light copper/gold reflections. Great limpidness and brightness.
Nose
Good intensity with fruity (first exotic and then pear fruit) and floreal (jasmine) notes. Reminiscents of chalk, brackish and slightly smoked.
Palate
Good body, appreciated for intensity, confirming strong and pleasant aftertaste.
Serving suggestions
Recommended with tasty dishes, not too salty. Ideal for starters with shell sh, sh main dishes or fresh cheese. To be served fresh, not cold at 14°C.
Annata 2014 | Alcool 12.50% vol
Appearance
Straw yellow with light copper/gold reflections.
Nose
Good intensity with fruity notes, but also gently oral (grape and hawthorn blossom).
Palate
On the palate the wine surprises for mineral intensity, dissolved by a good structure. It has a good freshness and minerality. Good tasty persistence.
Serving suggestions
Ideal with shellfish and mollusc, baked white fishes with potatoes or vegetables. Best to serve at 12°C.
Awards
vintage 2016
91 pt
75-79.99/100 pt
95 pt
88-89.99/100 pt
92 pt
vintage 2017
87 pt
Gold Medal
92 pt.
vintage 2018
92 pt
95 pt