Pinot Grigio Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC
Italy
White • 100% Pinot Grigio
- Tasting Notes
- Pairs With
- ColorBright straw-yellow color with greenish hues
- NoseThe nose is rich of fruity aromas with impressions of apple, candied pear, and almonds. When fully mature, overtones of nuts and honey are noticeable.
- FlavorOn the palate the wine is silky and juicy, with a good structure and a round and harmonious finish, thanks to aging in oak barrels.
Alto Adige At a Glance
Region Name Alto Adige
In the northernmost reaches of Italy, close to the Austrian border, the dramatic landscape is a fitting backdrop to one of the world’s most important wine-producing areas.
Marketing Materials
Press
Vintage | Publication | Score | Review Date | POS Generator | |
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2023 | Wine Spectator | 89 | Dec 2024 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2021 | Wine Enthusiast | 93 | Aug 2022 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2020 | Vinous Media | 91 | Jun 2022 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2019 | Wine Enthusiast | 92 | Sep 2021 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2018 | Wine Enthusiast | 90 | Jul 2020 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
- Score: 89 Vintage 2023 Wine Spectator There's a light, pleasing plumpness to the flavors of melon, Honeycrisp apple, ground ginger and persimmon, all partnered with lively acidity and a subtle zestiness. A creamy, light-bodied white, with good balance. Stony finish. Drink now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 93 Vintage 2021 Wine Enthusiast A serious Pinot Grigio for wine connoisseurs, this racy white is made from high altitude grapes in Alto Adige’s Valle Isarco. Aged partly in large casks, it boasts depth and complexity, featuring ripe apple, pear, hazelnut and a dollop of vanilla alongside bright acidity. Fennel seed and flinty mineral note lingers on the close. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 91 Vintage 2020 Vinous Media The 2020 Pinot Grigio is smoky and intense, with crushed apple giving way to hints of flint and lime. This is a juicy expression with a lovely inner sweetness balanced by a note of candied lime, as salty minerals form toward the close. It finishes long with a cheek-puckering citrus tension and residual acids that keep the mouth watering for more. This is a nice step up from your average Pinot Grigio. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 92 Vintage 2019 Wine Enthusiast Demonstrating Pinot Grigio's potential for yielding wines boasting serious quality when made in the right hands, this lovely white has heady aromas of white spring wild flower, ripe pear, Alpine herb and a whiff of hazelnut. Showing flavor and finesse, the crisp, dry palate features creamy apple, white peach and a hint of lemon drop alongside a tangy saline note. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 90 Vintage 2018 Wine Enthusiast Showing the serious side of Pinot Grigio, this offers alluring aromas of elderflower, white stone fruit and crushed Alpine herb. The crisp savory palate delivers ripe pear and Meyer lemon alongside lively acidity and a hint of saline. Shelf Talker Full Page Review