A new label has sharpened up the image but the flavours seem as good as ever
Produced from grapes grown in the Pavia region of northwest Italy. The ripest grapes were selected from mature hillside vineyards and hand harvested in early September. The extra ripeness allows the dark-skinned Pinot Grigio grapes develop a pink tinge which is further enhanced by the addition of a small proportion of Pinot Noir grapes from the same vineyards. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness together, and the skins left in contact with the juice for 12 hours at low temperature before gentle pressing. After a slow, cool fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks the wine was bottled young to preserve freshness and aromas.
Tasting notes
Pale coral pink - strawberry and bramble aromas lead onto a delicate, yet juicy palate with red berry characters. Slight creaminess leads to a crisp dry finish.
A splash of Pinot Noir into some lovely Pinot Grigio makes this a fresh and fruity, slightly off-dry rose with delicate aromas of red berries. Crisp and lively on the palate with strawberry and red cherry fruit and a delicate, lightly fruity finish. Our Summer Best-seller and worthy Decanter medal winner. Gold medal IWC 2013