Vigneti del Sole Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT 2024 750ml

Product Info

Terroir
Sourced from vineyards across the heart of the Veneto, this Pinot Grigio reflects the region’s classic mix of alluvial soils, gravel, and pockets of calcareous clay—soils that naturally curb vigor and help maintain a crisp structural backbone. The area’s warm days are balanced by cooling breezes drifting down from the Alps, allowing the grapes to ripen fully while preserving high natural acidity. Morning fog and wide diurnal shifts contribute to delicacy and aromatic lift, promoting nuance in a variety that can otherwise become neutral. This combination of light-reflective riverbed soils and gently moderated temperatures yields fruit with purity, brightness, and a clean mineral imprint that defines the style.

Winemaking & Technical Notes
Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to capture the grape’s inherent freshness and floral tone, with the winery prioritizing slow, cool ferments to develop aromatic precision. No oak is used, and malolactic fermentation is blocked to maintain crispness and purity. The wine rests briefly on fine lees to round the mid-palate and enhance texture without sacrificing linearity. Clarification and filtration are kept gentle to preserve the delicate aromatics while ensuring clarity and stability. The result is a clean, modern expression of Veneto Pinot Grigio, made with technical restraint and a focus on transparency.

Tasting Notes
The 2024 vintage opens with bright, lifted aromas of white peach, pear skin, and lemon zest, supported by subtle hints of acacia blossom and wet river stone. On the palate, the wine is brisk and lively, offering flavors of orchard fruits, crunchy green apple, and fresh citrus, all wrapped in a refreshing saline edge. Its texture is light but not thin—there’s a soft, lightly silky middle that gives way to a crisp, snappy finish. The acidity is vivid and mouthwatering, leaving impressions of lime, pear, and a faint mineral echo that invites another sip. It’s straightforward, honest, and clean in the best possible way.

Food Pairing & Service
Serve well-chilled at about 45–48°F to highlight its precision and refreshing citrus drive. Its bright acidity and lean profile make it ideal with light seafood dishes such as shrimp scampi, crudo, grilled branzino, or simple lemon–herb mussels. It also pairs beautifully with vegetable-forward plates—zucchini fritters, melon and prosciutto, fresh salads, or basil pesto pasta. For cheese, stick with young, mild varieties like ricotta, fresh mozzarella, or goat cheese. This is an excellent aperitif wine as well, offering versatility and a welcoming, easygoing charm that works across a wide range of casual and weeknight meals.