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Pinot Grigio `Portenova` 2011

Country
Italy
Region
Northern,
Veneto
Producer
Vinicola Fabiano
Grape(s)
Pinot Grigio
Type
White
Style
Crisp
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry / Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content (%)
12
Closure Style
Screw Cap
Organic / Biodynamic
Normal

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 Prosecco grape makes the region`s distinctly fashionable sparkling wine. 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

The origins of the Fabiano family in the wine business stretch back to 1912, when Francesco Fabiano opened a wine shop in Venice. Today the company operates some 84 hectares of vineyards around Lake Garda and the city of Verona.

Tasting (Long)

This is a typical Pinot Grigio from northeast Italy made by the excellent Fabiano winery on the outskirts of Verona. A brilliant straw yellow colour, elegant perfume of acacia flowers, almonds and dried fruit. A soft, well-balanced palate combines citrus, exotic fruit and fresh apples. Elegant and dry.

Tasting (Short)

A brilliant straw yellow colour, elegant perfume of acacia flowers, almonds and dried fruit. A soft, well-balanced palate combines citrus, exotic fruit and fresh apples. Elegant and dry.

Food

An ideal accompaniment to hors d`ouvres, fish dishes, soups and white meats.

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