Benvolio Friuli Pinot Grigio Wine

Appearance: Delicate and pale straw in color with subtle green reflections, Benvolio Friuli Pinot Grigio beckons with its visual promise of a crisp and refreshing experience. Nose: The nose is a symphony of freshness, offering delicate floral aromas alongside notes of ripe pear and a hint of citrus zest. A prelude to the vibrant and invigorating flavors that await. Palate: Upon the first sip, the wine unfolds with a burst of crisp acidity. Green apple and white peach flavors dance on the palate, creating a harmonious melody. A nuanced minerality adds depth, underscoring the wine's well-balanced nature. The mouthfeel is light and refreshing, making it an ideal companion for warm afternoons or lively gatherings. Finish: Benvolio Friuli Pinot Grigio culminates in a clean and crisp finish that lingers, leaving a subtle reminder of its refined character. The absence of oak allows the natural fruit expression to shine, making it a pure and enjoyable experience from start to finish.

Benvolio is made from grapes grown by our farmers, friends and neighbors in Friuli, a wine that displays true regional fl avor and has a distinctive personality. Our local winemakers spend much of their time in the allows them to select the very best grapes this unique Italian region has to offer.
Ribolla Gialla is a lighter-bodied wine with a similar flavor and aroma profile to Friulano, but with a distinct anise note. For reds seek out Refosco, a deeply-colored, tannic wine with a slight bitterness that makes an incredibly meat-friendly wine.
This bottled Italy pinot grigio is 12.5% alcohol by volume.
Friuli Venezia Giulia, more commonly referred to Friuli, is one of Italy's most important wine regions. Situated in the far northeastern reaches of the country, Friuli is a cool climate, with breezes from the Adriatic Sea as well as the nearby Alps regulating temperatures.Pinot Grigio is the grey member of the pinot family, aptly named due to the dusty greyish skin of the grapes. While it's widely grown in Italy, particularly in the North East regions of Lombardy, the Veneto and Friuli, the grape itself actually originates from France where it's known as Pinot Gris.
Pinot Grigio has as rich of a history as it does a flavor palate. While thought to originate in Italy, Pinot Grigio is actually a mutant from a popular French grape known as Pinot Gris, derived from the red wine grape, Pinot Noir.
This Italian Pinot Grigio brings forth bright aromas of white pear. Crisp and refreshing apple is gracefully finished with a delectable and light acidity.

Size: 750 mL

Proof: 12.5%
*Please note that the ABV may vary