Attention wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs! Are you ready to embark on a journey through the enchanting realm of wine? Look no further than the captivating Pinot Grigio, a wine celebrated for its elegance, versatility, and unrivalled charm. To honour this exceptional varietal, we are thrilled to announce a special promotion in celebration of Pinot Grigio Day, offering a generous 12% discount on our fabulous selection of Pinot Grigio wines.
Indulge in this remarkable opportunity to savour the delights of this beloved wine at an incredible value!
But before you dig in ... did you know these top 5 fun facts?
* Pronounced: pee-no gree-geo
* This variety was born in Burgundy France (called Pinot Gris) but the Pinot Grigio style most probably originated in Italy.
Pinot Gris wines are generally made from riper grapes exposed to the sun for longer. The resulting Pinot Gris wines are fuller-bodied, drier, and richer, and they feature more notes of tropical fruits than their Italian Grigio cousins.
* Pinot Grigio is not made from white wine grapes! 'Gris' or 'grigio' refers to the 'gray' or 'grayish-blue' shade of the berries
* The largest plantings of pinot gris are not found in France or Italy but in Germany
* Although these wines are not meant for aging, Alsatian styles are the exception and can be cellared for 5-10 years.
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2024 Mirabello Pinot Grigio Rosé, IGT Provincia di Pavia
Regular price £8.99A fresh and appealing style of Pinot Grigio rosé from the Pavia zone of north-west Italy. The addition of early-harvested Pinot Noir grapes and gentle pressing give a delicate salmon pink colour and subtle red berry fruit.
Tasting Notes
Pale coral pink - strawberry and bramble aromas lead onto a delicate, yet juicy palate with red berry characters. Slight creaminess leads to a crisp dry finish.
Production Method
Produced from grapes grown in the Pavia region of northwest Italy. The ripest grapes were selected from mature hillside vineyards and hand-harvested in early September. The extra ripeness allows the dark-skinned Pinot Grigio grapes to develop a pink tinge which is further enhanced by the addition of a small proportion of Barbera and Pinot Noir grapes from the same vineyards. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness together, and the skins left in contact with the juice for 12 hours at low temperature before gentle pressing. After a slow, cool fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks the wine was bottled young to preserve freshness and aromas.
Producer
Established in 2003, Adria Vini is a winemaking venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Castelvero, the leading co-operative in the Monferrato hills of Piemonte. The aim is to produce authentic, well-priced still and sparkling wines from local grape varieties. All aspects of production, from grape selection through to vinification, maturation, blending and bottling are meticulously overseen by Araldica's winemaking team of Claudio Manera and Lella Burdese - assisted by Boutinot's Tony Brown MW. They source from a range of private growers and cooperatives, with whom they have long-term relationships, principally in Veneto, Friuli, Lombardy, Sicily, Puglia, Abruzzo and Sardinia.
Alan's Tasting Notes
"An enticing summer red with lots of upfront strawberry fruit together with more serious red berry notes from the Barbera and Pinot Nero components. Appealing freshness and acidity initially are tempered by a balancing creaminess in the mid and back palate. An altogether well-composed glass of summer rose with perfect balance and poise - enjoy with friends in the garden - perfectly at ease in its own company but will also stand up well with all garden foods." Tasted September 2021
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Pinot Grigio 85%, Barbera 11%, Pinot Nero 4% |
| Country | Italy |
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Alcohol content
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12% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | Rosé |
| Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information |
Vegetarian, Vegan approved
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| Food Matches | Serve chilled as an aperitif or to accompany salads, cold meats such as salami or smoked chicken, or seafood dishes. |
| Origin | Lombardia |
| Appellation | IGT Provincia di Pavia |
2023 Beykush Artania Rose
Regular price £17.49A light playful Rose Wine - Just have time to watch what is happening in the glass and cut the cheese or ham.
Tasting Notes
Light and playful-berry wine, produces strawberries with cream, raspberries, lollipops. And in the aftertaste – cherries, rose petals and healthy gooseberries
Producer
They grow in a unique place, on Cape Beykush, the shores of which are washed on one side by the Berezansky estuary, and on the other by the Beykush Bay.
Beykush vineyards are 11 hectares of French and Italian clones of white varieties - Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Rkatsiteli and red - Pinot Noir, Merlot, Saperavi, Cabernet Sauvignon.
In addition, it is an experimental vineyard with white Telti Kuruk, Alvarinho, Timoraso and red Tempranillo, Malbec, Pinotage.
According to legend, Artania is an ancient country in the northern Black Sea region. We named a series of wines, the taste of which reflects the style of the Beykush vinery. We mix wines from different varieties and vineyards in one cuvee. As a result, bright and delicious wine that cannot be replicated in any other region
Awards
2024 - Decanter World Wine Awards - Silver
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Pinot Gris |
| Country | Ukraine |
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Alcohol content
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13.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | Rosé |
| Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information |
Vegetarian, Vegan approved
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| Food Matches | Salads, goat cheese. Ideal as an aperitif. |
| Origin | Ukraine - Northern Black Sea |
| Appellation |
Ochakov (Ochakov and Pri-estuary macrozone). |
