In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, pear, almond
Palate: yellow stone fruit, almond skin, saline lift, long fresh close
Single-parcel Pinot Grigio from the Dessimis vineyard at Mariano del Friuli. Vie di Romans builds Pinot Grigio with seriousness rare for the variety.
What it pairs with
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Risotto with porcini
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Forest mushroom risotto and full-bodied Pinot Grigio share golden depth. -
Grilled white fish
Sea bass and almond-skin Pinot Grigio lock together. -
Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon
Cured pork and stone-fruit Pinot Grigio are a classic Friulian pairing. -
Chicken in white wine sauce
Roast poultry and rich Pinot Grigio share long fresh depth.
History
Single-parcel Pinot Grigio from the Dessimis vineyard. Vie di Romans treats Pinot Grigio with the same long-lees-elevage discipline as its Chardonnay and Sauvignon, and the wine is among the appellation's most serious takes on the variety.
- 1992 — First Vie di Romans Dessimis Pinot Grigio release
Facts
- Producer
- Vie di Romans
- Grapes
- Pinot Grigio (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Friuli Isonzo
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation and elevage on fine lees for around 11 months
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 24 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Vie di Romans Dessimis Pinot Grigio
What does Vie di Romans Dessimis taste like?
Yellow apple, white peach, pear and almond on the nose; yellow stone fruit, almond skin, saline lift and a long fresh close on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Vie di Romans Dessimis?
Drink 2 to 10 years from vintage. The cellar's long-lees discipline gives the wine medium-term cellar capacity.
What makes Dessimis Pinot Grigio different from supermarket Pinot Grigio?
The Dessimis parcel is hand-farmed at low yields and the wine is held on lees for around 11 months. The result is full-bodied and structured rather than the neutral fresh-bottling style of mass-market Pinot Grigio.
What food pairs with Vie di Romans Dessimis?
Risotto with porcini is the canonical pairing. Grilled white fish, prosciutto with melon, and chicken in white wine sauce are equally strong.