REGION: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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Friuli Grave, as its name suggests, is a flat valley with soils made of large stones. The stones heat up during the day & cool at night, helping ripen the grapes during the day, while maintaining their characteristically high acidity. The location’s temperatures are also regulated via the Adriatic  Sea, which helps bring out the nuanced flavors of this Pinot Grigio.  

Color: pale yellow, with green reflections

Nose: marked bouquet of acai flowers

Flavor/Finish: dry, suave, full-bodied, with a strong essence of artemisia, lemon & pear  

Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio

Food Pairing: aperitif, hors d’oeuvres, light soups, seafood, ham, white meats  

Process: must extracted from the pulp by soft pressing; separated from the skins before fermentation under controlled temperatures; fining in bottle  

Serving Temperature: 46 - 50 °F

Alcohol: 12.5%

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