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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, almond, vanilla

Palate: yellow stone fruit, almond skin, creamy lees, long fresh close

Oak-aged Pinot Grigio from Lis Neris. Gris is the cellar's top Pinot Grigio with partial new-oak elevage, set against the broader Lis Neris Pinot Grigio.

What it pairs with

With cheese

History

Oak-aged Pinot Grigio from Lis Neris. Gris was the cellar's first single-parcel oak-aged Pinot Grigio and remains its flagship for the variety.

  1. 1990First Lis Neris Gris Pinot Grigio release

Facts

Producer
Lis Neris · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Grigio (100%)
Classification
DOC Friuli Isonzo
Oak
Fermentation and elevage in French oak barriques (around 30 percent new) for 11 months
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 28 to 45 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Lis Neris Gris Pinot Grigio

What does Lis Neris Gris taste like?

Yellow apple, white peach, almond and vanilla on the nose; yellow stone fruit, almond skin, creamy lees and a long fresh close on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Lis Neris Gris?

Drink 3 to 12 years from vintage. The oak-aged structure gives the wine medium-term cellar capacity.

How is Lis Neris Gris different from regular Pinot Grigio?

Gris is the cellar's single-parcel oak-aged Pinot Grigio, with around 30 percent new oak elevage. The result is full-bodied and structured rather than the fresh-bottling style of standard Pinot Grigio.

What food pairs with Lis Neris Gris?

Risotto with porcini is the canonical pairing. Roast capon, aged Montasio cheese, and truffle risotto are equally strong.

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