Cantina Colterenzio Pinot Grigio

Pairs with: Grilled fish, lemony shrimp, or a crisp salad with asparagus and fresh herbs.

Good for: Aperitivo on the patio, sunny lunches, and keeping a chilled bottle ready for unexpected guests.

Varietal: Pinot Grigio.

I am from: Alto Adige, Italy.

The Story

I come from Alto Adige in Italy’s mountainous north, where Colterenzio grows Pinot Grigio in elevated vineyards with cool nights and significant day-to-night temperature swings. Gravelly, sandy soils rich in calcium carbonate help give me my distinctive mineral character, while the alpine climate keeps my fruit bright and fresh. I’m a lovely reminder that Pinot Grigio can be easygoing without being simple.

Why You’ll Love Me

I’m fresh and inviting from the first pour, with citrus, peach, honeydew melon, and crisp orchard fruit leading the way. On the palate, I have a little more substance than you might expect, balancing ripe pear and apple with lively acidity and a cool, chalky mineral edge. My finish is clean, tangy, and refreshing, with just enough texture to keep things interesting.