Pinot Grigio delle Venezie 2024

The Pinot Grigio delle Venezie cuvée comes from vineyards in the Veneto region, at the heart of the main wine-growing areas of northeastern Italy. The Pinot Grigio vines thrive in limestone soils, which promote the elegance, finesse, and freshness of the wines. The temperate climate of this region, influenced by the proximity of the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, allows for slow and balanced ripening of the grapes. This terroir offers ideal conditions for producing Pinot Grigio that are both expressive, harmonious, and marked by a beautiful vivacity.

The grapes are hand-harvested in a single picking to ensure perfect homogeneity of ripeness. After harvesting, the bunches undergo delicate pressing, allowing only the finest juices to be extracted. The first-press must is then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, thus preserving the aromatic intensity and natural freshness of the grape variety. The wine is then aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks, a method that favors the purity of the fruit, aromatic precision, and authentic expression of Pinot Grigio.

This wine reveals notes of crisp pear, green apple, and white peach, enriched by floral acacia nuances, touches of fresh lemon, and a subtle mineral expression. On the palate, the attack is lively and refreshing, supported by a balanced acidity that brings dynamism and precision. The texture is supple and elegant, offering a beautiful balance between freshness and roundness.

Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!