Giol Pinot Grigio NV (Italy)

Description

Very expressive, more nutty and developed on the nose, and with more colour than most Pinot Grigio wines. Crisp and well balanced with creamy peach and apricot flavours, that are deep and clean. 

12.5%. Organic. Vegan. No sulphur added.

When people think of Italian white wine, Pinot Grigio springs to mind as a popular choice. The French grape is normally grown throughout Northern Italy, and this white wine delight is from the green countryside, San Polo di Piave, where the family have been producing wines since 1427. A little darker than most Pinot Grigios, but still with a delicate and fresh taste, Giol’s doesn’t have any added sulphur for the hangover-prone. The sweet tones of peach, apricot, and nectarine pair well with light dishes such as salads, shellfish, or vegetarian. When first tasting, it’s very smooth but leaves a lasting taste. This was the office’s second favourite

9 Best Organic Wines – Vanessa Chalmers – Healthista.com December 2016 (2015 vintage)

About the estate

With a history spanning all the way back to 1427, this venerable old estate in San Polo di Piave is still at the forefront of quality wine production in the Piave region of northeast Italy. In fact, this is the oldest documented winery in Italy. It was in 1919 that the Giol family first became owners of the estate, which includes a castle, a winery and extensive landholdings comprising woodland and, of course, an expanse of vineyards. As a certified organic, ethical and environmentally friendly winery producing award-winning sparkling and still wines exclusively from grapes grown on their historic La Bicana, Il Bassonet, Le Gerette and Spiridiona estates, Giol seeks to combine the highest quality with the greatest respect for the environment. All 25 hectares of vineyards have been farmed using organic methods since 1986.