Vigneti del Sole Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT, Italy

The 2023 Vigneti del Sole Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT offers a vivid expression of the Veneto terroir, combining innovative winemaking techniques with a deep respect for tradition. This Pinot Grigio is a testament to the Pasqua family's commitment to excellence and innovation in the heart of Italy's renowned wine regions.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
• Region: Veneto, Italy
• Appellation: Venezie IGT
• Vinification: Grapes are softly pressed and clarified at low temperatures before fermenting with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks; 30% of the wine finishes alcoholic fermentation in second-use French oak Tonneaux.
• Aging Potential: Matured in oak for 3 months to enhance complexity.
• Alcohol: 12% ABV
• Farming Practice: Sustainable
• Owner: Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine

Sensory Description:

This Pinot Grigio dazzles with a straw-yellow color that edges towards golden. Aromatically, it exudes floral and fruity layers, featuring white peach, Williams pear, and tropical fruits. The palate is greeted with a complex and intense profile, balanced by the elegance of toasting, hazelnut, and vanilla notes that stem from its oak aging.

Winemaker's Background:

Pasqua Wines, a storied Veronese winery founded in 1925, remains family-owned and operated, now under the leadership of President Umberto Pasqua, Global CEO Riccardo Pasqua, Vice-President Alessandro Pasqua, along with Cecilia Pasqua in Export, Marketing & Operations, and Chief Winemaker Giovanni Nordera. The family has revitalized the winery by refocusing on the development of new wines and re-energizing their cultural approach. The winery's vineyards, situated in the heart of Veneto, span from Venice to Lake Garda. Giovanni Nordera crafts wines that blend 'old world' respect for tradition with 'new world' elegance, emphasizing complex, appealing flavors that resonate with both longstanding enthusiasts and new generations.

Serving Suggestions:

This Pinot Grigio pairs splendidly with fish appetizers, shellfish, clams, and white meats. Its refined structure and vibrant acidity also make it an excellent companion to sushi and fish-based first courses. Best served chilled to enhance its crisp, intricate flavors.

The 2023 Vigneti del Sole Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT encapsulates the innovative spirit of Pasqua Wines, delivering a wine that not only respects its roots but also embraces the challenges of modern winemaking.