Pinot Grigio Portenova 2022
Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Producer
Sacchetto
Grape(s)
Pinot Grigio (100%)
Type
White
Style
Crisp
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
A wide and temperate agricultural region stretching from Venice to Verona and north to the Alpine foothills. In the west around Lake Garda, are the important generic wines - Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino. Much of Italy`s commercial Pinot Grigio and Merlot is grown further east, but the Glera grape makes the region`s distinctly fashionable sparkling wine, Prosecco. However the recent popularity of Amarone and Ripasso has really re-established this region as one of Italy best wine growing areas and quality is out of all recognition from the light carafe wines of the early 80`s.
Producer
Sacchetto was set up in the early 1900`s by Sisto Sacchetto and is still family run to this day. Today, the company is in the hands of Paolo and Beatrice Sacchetto. Following in his grandfathers footsteps, Paulo as winemaker is extremely passionate about his wines following a traditional Italian method, but also being commited to tending to the land in a sustainable approach. He oversees all aspects of the winemaking process and aims to produce the best possible examples of wines for which the Veneto region is famous.
Tasting Notes
This is a typical Pinot Grigio from northeast Italy made by the beautiful city of Verona. Fermented at controlled cool temperatures to preserve delicate fruit character with selected yeasts. In appearance this wine is a brilliant straw yellow in colour with an elegant perfume of acacia flowers, almonds and dried fruit. A soft, well-balanced palate combines citrus, exotic fruit and fresh apples. Elegant and dry with a crisp, citrus acidity and a medium finish.
Food
An ideal accompaniment to hors d`ouvres, fish dishes, soups and white meats.
