Name: Cortenova Pinot Grigio
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Region: Venezie
Country: Italy
Year: 2012
Price: $7.95
Winery Review: "Brilliant
straw color with emerald reflections. Fresh and floral bouquet with a hint of pears, apricots and bananas. Fresh and
inviting with bright fruit and an easy drinking style with a pleasing hint of
almonds in the finish. Pairs well with seafood dishes, risottos with
scampi,spaghetti with clams, sole in white wine. Perfect also as an aperitif."
My Review: This pretty golden wine had a fruity nose; a predominantly apricot aroma with a subtle hint of citrus grapefruit. Upon the first taste, there was an acidity comparable to apples and pears. The texture was smooth and creamy, but like apples it was crisp at the same time. The sensation from the finish could be best described as the one you get when you bite into an apple and you taste the skin. It is not an outright bitterness, but a slightly sour sensation that grips your tongue. There was a silky surface smoothness that made this an easy-to-drink, light choice. I did not pair this Pinot Grigio with food, but I would like to with salmon. All-in-all, a delightful piece that again like the Babiche, is starting to change my mind about white wine.
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