Tasting notes: Alluring floral perfume of an intensity and persistence rare in a Pinot Grigio. Fresh, dry and flavorful with a firm structure leading into a lingering finish, it displays character and finesse.
Pinot Grigio wine from Italy is totally different from the Pinot Gris wine of France's Alsace; however, Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same white grape. This grape's acidity gives Pinot Grigio a nice mid-palate balance; its crispness prepares the palate for food. It is a perfect cocktail wine - a light, very crisp, dry white.
It is the most popular imported wine in the United States. However, it does not have the reputation of the French Pinot Gris which is richer and more full-bodied. The Italians dominate the market simply by their high production levels. You will find more Grigio than Gris. Read More...
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