Pinot Grigio DOC 2020 Collio

Varvaglione

Pinot Grigio 2020

DOC Collio, Lombardy, Italy

The Varvaglione Winery in Italy is a four-generation family business that has been making wine since 1921, one hundred and eleven years ago. Since its foundation, it has been constantly evolving, keeping in mind the values that are important to the family. Tradition, experience, state-of-the-art cellar techniques and the love of wine are the basis for the production of high quality wines.

Varvaglione Pinot Grigio wine is made from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes from Collio, one of the world’s most exceptional white wine regions, with protected values. Pinot Grigio is the name used in Italy to describe the gray friend known in our country. It is also called Pinot Gris and is of French origin. DOC Collio is the northeasternmost corner of Italy, close to the Slovenian border. Grape growing is flourishing here. A succession of sunny hills, slopes and terraces. The warm currents of the Adriatic Sea and the surrounding hills protect the vines from cold winds and excessive rainfall, ensuring hot but not stifling summers and mild winters. Its soil is unique, with layers of marl and sandstone, which provide mineral and saline elements for the wines.

The vines are carefully selected and processed with the aim of preserving the flavours and aromas. Long maceration is applied to the grapes in order to give the wine greater complexity. Maceration is the winemaking process where the phenolic substances of the grapes – tannins, colouring and flavouring compounds – are washed out of the skins, seeds and stems of the grapes into must. The juice is then extracted using a soft press and clarified using a static cold technique. This improves the quality of the must and later of the wine. Fermentation is carried out for 9 months in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts to bring out the distinctive varietal characteristics.

The 2020 vintage Pinot Grigio is a brilliant and intense bright straw yellow. It is a full-bodied, harmonious, flavoursome and succulent dry white wine with a light, lively and fresh character. The nose and taste are dominated by fruit. The wines from Collio have depth and richness, with prominent flavours of pear, peach, apple and apricot, with a hint of tropical fruit. A round and soft wine with body and complexity. Particularly elegant.

A pleasant accompaniment to everyday life. Recommended with lighter poultry dishes, steamed and grilled vegetables, and also goes well with fish, seafood and citrus salads.

Serving temperature: 10 – 11°C

Alcohol content: 13,5%