Region: Italy - Friuli
Grapes: Pinot Grigio
Alcohol: 12.5%
Notes on the Wine
Scarpetta Pinot Grigio showcases some of the best sites in Friuli Venezia Giulia for this aromatic varietal - starting with the light, gravely soils of the Grave region, which gives the wines a crisp, clean minerality. Additionally, 30% of our Pinot Grigio is planted in "Ponca" soil on the steep hillsides in the Colli Orientali. The combination of the Grave and Colli Orientali let us produce a wine which has bright acidity, great minerality and body.
APPEARANCE
Light straw color with just a hint of salmon.
AROMATICS
Aromas of both stone fruits and melon.
PALATE
Showing Pinot Grigio's ability to be light on its feet but complex. Melon and stone fruits with minerals and medium body.
Notes on the Producer
Years ago our travels took us the northeastern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. A passion for creating wines from this unique region led us to expanding into all of Italy. True to Italian traditions, part of everyday meals include drinking good wine, great conversation, and little moments of celebration. Scarpetta was created as an homage to this lifestyle. Scarpetta refers to a small piece of bread used to soak up the last bit of delicious sauce on your plate that you can't possibly leave behind.
Italy is as diverse in its wines as it is in its cuisine, which is why we've developed a passion for combining regional wines with provincial recipes. There's an old food and wine pairing motto that says, “if it grows together, it goes together.” Our hope is that Scarpetta wines will bring this story of the Italian table to life. Our wines are meant to be enjoyed with good food, but more importantly shared — from special occasions to everyday adventures.
