Prosciutto Ham Factory Visit & Lunch Tasting near Udine
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, pear, almond blossom, lemon zest
Palate: pear, almond skin, saline lift, fresh close
Dry Pinot Grigio from Castello di Spessa in the Collio DOC.
What it pairs with
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Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon
Cured pork and stone-fruit Pinot Grigio are the canonical Friulian pairing. -
Grilled white fish
Sea bass and almond-skin Pinot Grigio lock together. -
Risotto with peas
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Spring vegetable risotto and Pinot Grigio's almond lift share fresh register. -
Aperitivo bites
Fresh Pinot Grigio keeps the aperitivo hour clean.
History
Dry Pinot Grigio from Castello di Spessa at Capriva del Friuli.
Facts
- Producer
- Castello di Spessa · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Grigio (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Collio
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation, around 6 months on fine lees before bottling
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Castello di Spessa Pinot Grigio
What does Castello di Spessa Pinot Grigio taste like?
Yellow apple, pear, almond blossom and lemon zest on the nose; pear, almond skin, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Castello di Spessa Pinot Grigio?
Drink 1 to 5 years from vintage. The wine is built for fresh consumption.
Is this a serious Pinot Grigio?
Yes. The Castello di Spessa Pinot Grigio is held on lees for around six months and shows full almond-skin texture rather than the neutral fresh-bottling style of mass-market Pinot Grigio.
What food pairs with Castello di Spessa Pinot Grigio?
Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon is the canonical Friulian pairing. Grilled white fish, risotto with peas, and aperitivo bites are equally strong.
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