In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: yellow apple, pear, almond blossom, lemon zest

Palate: pear, yellow apple, saline lift, fresh close

Dry Pinot Grigio from Pierpaolo Pecorari at San Lorenzo Isontino. The cellar's everyday Isonzo Pinot Grigio in stainless steel.

What it pairs with

  • Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon
    Cured pork and stone-fruit Pinot Grigio are a classic Friulian pairing.
  • Grilled white fish
    Sea bass and almond-skin Pinot Grigio lock together.
  • Risotto with peas Find risotto with peas on TableJourney →
    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 Pierpaolo Pecorari. The cellar's everyday Isonzo Pinot Grigio in stainless steel.

  1. 1974 — Pierpaolo Pecorari cellar founded at San Lorenzo Isontino

Facts

Producer
Pierpaolo Pecorari
Grapes
Pinot Grigio (100%)
Classification
DOC Friuli Isonzo
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation and elevage on fine lees for around 6 months
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Frequently asked about Pierpaolo Pecorari Pinot Grigio

What does Pierpaolo Pecorari Pinot Grigio taste like?

Yellow apple, pear, almond blossom and lemon zest on the nose; pear, yellow apple, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Pierpaolo Pecorari Pinot Grigio?

Drink 1 to 5 years from vintage. The wine is built for fresh consumption; current-release bottles are ideal.

Is this Pinot Grigio oak-aged?

No. The Pinot Grigio bottling is stainless-steel-fermented and held on fine lees for around 6 months.

What food pairs with Pierpaolo Pecorari 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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