2022 Via Alpina Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy

2022 Via Alpina Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy

This lovely Pinot Grigio is a crisp, mineral-rich white wine offering a refreshing and intense fruit sensation. Wildflowers and rose water merge seamlessly on the nose with bright aromas of white peach, pear, and spring flowers. On the palate, zesty flavors of ripe apple and pear lead, followed by layered nuances of peach, apricot, and pear.

$18.99
$18.99

ABOUT THIS WINE

Sourced only from dry-farmed and organic plots owned by younger farmers in the region. Large diurnal shift imparts great freshness to the wines. Fermented and aged for four months in stainless steel.  

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Via Alpina is the second label release for Giampaolo Venica. Giampaolo Venica is a winemaker and fourth-generation winemaker at Venica & Venica in Fruili, Italy. The estate was founded in 1930 by Venica's great grandfather, Daniele, who purchased a small house and plot of land in Dolegna del Collio. The estate has grown into a wine resort and hospitality center where visitors can learn about the history of the Collio and the wines. Venica is known for using diverse microclimates to create a mosaic of Friulian white. He has watched remarkable changes happen in the Friuli over the last few decades. He describes the Friuli as a region that has changed significantly in recent decades, and which is still in flux today. 

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Grape(s) Pinot Grigio
Farming Organic