In the glass
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
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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
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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 Pierpaolo Pecorari. The cellar's everyday Isonzo Pinot Grigio in stainless steel.
- 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.