The appellation “delle Venezie” that features on any bottle of Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC, is not just a few words written on the label to merely define the place of origin.
This extends to the wine producers’ actual aim of really offering a unique wine, made in its homeland since the 7th century BC, as a truly authentic Italian experience.
Authenticity and legacy run as a leitmotif throughout the production area in north-eastern Italy spread over three regions, known as “delle Venezie”: Veneto, Friuli Venezia-Giulia, and the province of Trento. Here, the Pinot Grigio grape has found its place to grow at its finest, demonstrating an enduring bond between territory and wine.
This marvelous land, the shape of which is reminiscent of a natural wine amphitheater, boasts perfect conditions suitable for viticulture in terms of an extraordinary variety of soils, including gravel, sandy, calcareous and coarse. It also has a favorable climate due to the majestic mountain ranges of the Dolomites that, along with the hilly Collio and Colli Berici, protect the area from cold winds.
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In addition, the large presence of water, due to seven rivers running towards the Adriatic Sea and Lake Garda, contributes to creating a sub-climate zone in which extreme temperatures are avoided.
In such favorable conditions, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie stands out for its distinctive profile that makes it totally unique, prized and praised worldwide.
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie tells the story of a wine-producing region of 25.000 hectares where 85% of Italian Pinot Grigio is produced, with an amount of 230 million bottles distributed globally.
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Additionally, each bottle carries the State seal: a control system to protect the authenticity of the wine by ensuring the traceability of all stages of wine production from the grape to the bottle. All this strives to guarantee top quality of “delle Venezie” DOC branded bottles for the benefit of the final consumers.
Both vinified in white and its traditional copper version, as you taste a glass of Pinot Grigio delle Venezie you immediately recognise its fine intensity and its dynamic, bright and multi-faceted character.
It will allure you with its shining straw-yellow color due to the white vinification, and likewise you’ll appreciate its graceful, golden-rose color as a result of short skin maceration.
Redolent of notes of white flowers, crunchy green apples, juicy peaches and pears, with a slightly bitter almond nuance that drives the finish.
Steadily built in acidity, it impresses with its saline-like minerality, liveliness, elegance and excellent balance.
Food-friendly with an intrinsic ability to complement a diversity of dishes all over the globe.
Overall, its innate versatility makes it a loyal companion for everyday social activity: just let Pinot Grigio delle Venezie be part of your weekly routine and enjoy all the wonderful experiences it has to offer.
Elevate your al fresco feast by adding a bottle of Pinot Grigio delle Venezie to your hamper along with a comfy blanket and your favorite sandwich for a charming picnic.
Look for it on the restaurant wine list and uncork a bottle to elevate your meal for an unforgettable evening.
Simply grab a chilled bottle and prepare a cozy, home-cooked dinner for radiant moments to remember.
Whatever the occasion might be, sharing wine with family and friends by appreciating its enthralling aromas and flavors is one of the simplest life-enhancing experiences ever.
Enjoy a glass of Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC for an authentic, wonderful Italian experience.
Stefania Ruffo
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