Volpe Pasini Pinot Grigio by Volpe Pasini

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: pear, white peach, almond, lemon blossom

Palate: ripe pear, lemon pith, green almond, saline finish

Volpe Pasini's everyday-tier Pinot Grigio, pear and almond aromatics over a saline finish.

What it pairs with

Vitello tonnato
Pear and almond aromatics handle the tuna-mayonnaise sauce; saline finish refreshes between bites.
Risotto with shellfish
Saline minerality lifts the seafood's sweetness; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch.
Carpaccio of branzino
Lemon blossom aromatics lift the raw fish; medium body keeps the delicate flesh unmasked.

History

Volpe Pasini's volume Pinot Grigio, the estate's dry-style answer to the everyday Friulian Pinot Grigio market.

1990 — First modern Volpe Pasini Pinot Grigio vintage

Facts

Producer: Volpe Pasini
Grapes: Pinot Grigio (100%)
Classification: DOC Friuli Colli Orientali
Oak: Vinified in stainless steel; brief lees ageing before bottling
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window: 1-5 from vintage
First vintage: 1990
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Volpe Pasini Pinot Grigio

What does Volpe Pasini Pinot Grigio taste like?

Pear, white peach, almond and lemon blossom on the nose; ripe pear, lemon pith, green almond and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Volpe Pasini Pinot Grigio?

Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. The wine peaks at year 2 to 3; pear aromatics fade with extended ageing.

Volpe Pasini Pinot Grigio

In the glass

What it pairs with

History

Facts

Frequently asked about Volpe Pasini Pinot Grigio

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