Pinot Grigio Ca` Luca 2022
Country
Italy
Region
Abruzzo
Producer
Casa Vinicola Botter spa
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
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The mountainous Abruzzo region is on the east coast of central Italy, which is south of Marche and north of Puglia. The region has two distinct areas with the hillside vineyards having warm continental climate with cooling from the Apennine mountains and then the flatter coastal zone which has a warm Mediterranean climate. Abruzzo is home to the red Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, white Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC. Abruzzo mostly produces wines from Montepulciano but also Sangiovese, Pecorino and Passerina as well as more international varietals such as Chardonnay.
Producer
The company was born as a retailer in 1928 in the Veneto region for sales of wines in casks and demi-johns to restaurants and small retailers. The company is now run by the third generation and from their roots in Veneto they now have a portfolio of wines produced in some of Italy’s finest regions. Botter pride themselves on their focus of sustainability, going beyond reducing emissions, production of waste and non-renewable energy usage and taking a responsible approach for the whole production chain.
Tasting Notes
A modern Pinot Grigio from northern Italy using techniques to preserve the fresh fruit aromas and flavours in steel tanks and cool temperatures to create this fresh light style. It has a delicate straw yellow colour and delicate aromas full of white flowers and fresh appley fruit aromas. Ca Luca is dry and well-balanced, it retains a refined acidity matching the subtle peach, pear, melon and apple flavours. The fruit flavours mingle on the palate to create an easy-drinking yet elegant wine which lingers with a minerally crisp finish.
Food
An excellent aperitif and good match for seafood, risottos, chicken dishes or cold buffets.
