Pinot Grigio is now a popular and food-friendly wine around the world, but the Italians arguably still do the best job of transforming their native grape into a fascinating wine with finesse. Hillside fruit from the Tuscan Estate of gabbiano was slowly fermented to create a medium-bodied wine that captures a unique combination of fragrant almond and melon aromas with a crisp mouthfeel and nutty flavors interwoven with ripe pear juicy lemon. The long finish lingers with a fresh acidity.
Castello di Gabbiano Pinot Grigio 2005
Region: Italy
Winery: Castello di Gabbiano
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is now a popular and food-friendly wine around the world, but the Italians arguably still do the best job of transforming their native grape into a fascinating wine with finesse. Hillside fruit from the Tuscan Estate of gabbiano was slowly fermented to create a medium-bodied wine that captures a unique combination of fragrant almond and melon aromas with a crisp mouthfeel and nutty flavors interwoven with ripe pear juicy lemon. The long finish lingers with a fresh acidity.
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