Monday, July 26, 2010

Pinot Gris/Grigio from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy: Terlano Pinot Grigio 2008


It is light straw in color with pleasant aromas of ripe melon and freshly picked MacIntosh apples. Crisp and light on the palate with lovely pineapple, Bartlett pear and apple flavors that harmoniously intermingle with orange zest and almond notes. The finish lingers with spicy tropical fruit. Pairs equally well with light seafood dinners and richer cream-based sauces.

Vineyards for this concentrated Pinot Grigio rest at 1,000 feet A.S.L. in the sandy, easy warming porphyric gravel and calcareous soil high above the town of Terlan. Fermentation is temperature-controlled and the wine is aged on the lees for 6 months.

Intense aromas of peaches and cream lead to a full body, with bright acidity and a long finish. Very lively. Drink now.

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