In the glass
Aroma: pear, green apple, citrus, light almond
Palate: crisp fruit, clean acidity, mineral, dry finish
The volume accessible white from Italo Cescon. Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is the broad appellation for Pinot Grigio from the Tre Venezie; the Cescon version is produced from Piave valley floor vineyards and represents the commercial, food-versatile tier of the estate alongside the character-driven Raboso.
What it pairs with
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Grilled branzino
Clean, neutral Pinot Grigio is the universal match for simple grilled sea bass. -
Light pasta with clams
Crisp acidity enhances the brine of clams in a minimal pasta.
How to serve Italo Cescon Il Tralcetto Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled branzino, Light pasta with clams. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Il Tralcetto (meaning 'little tendril') represents the entry-level commercial production from Italo Cescon, providing the estate with accessible volume alongside the more distinctive Raboso. The Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is a large appellation encompassing the Tre Venezie (Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige).
- 1985 — Italo Cescon launches Il Tralcetto as the accessible Pinot Grigio tier of the estate range.
Facts
- Producer
- Italo Cescon
- Grapes
- Pinot Grigio
- Classification
- Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel cold fermentation
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 10-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Italo Cescon Il Tralcetto Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
What does Italo Cescon Il Tralcetto Pinot Grigio delle Venezie taste like?
On the nose, pear, green apple, citrus, light almond. On the palate, crisp fruit, clean acidity, mineral, dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, medium acidity with a clean and direct finish. The volume accessible white from Italo Cescon. Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is the broad appellation for Pinot Grigio from the Tre Venezie; the Cescon version is produced from Piave valley floor vineyards and represents the commercial, food-versatile tier of the estate alongside the character-driven Raboso.
When should I drink Italo Cescon Il Tralcetto Pinot Grigio delle Venezie?
Drink 1-3 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Italo Cescon Il Tralcetto Pinot Grigio delle Venezie?
Grilled branzino is the canonical pairing; Light pasta with clams is the other strong match. Clean, neutral Pinot Grigio is the universal match for simple grilled sea bass.
What grapes are in Italo Cescon Il Tralcetto Pinot Grigio delle Venezie?
The blend is Pinot Grigio. The wine is classified as Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC.