GPG Garganega Pinot Grigio

Producer: Boutinot Adria Vini Winemaker: Claudio Manera Country of Origin: Italy Region of Origin: Venezie : Garganega, Pinot Grigio ABV: 12% Case Size: 6x75cl : 2014 Suitable For: Vegetarians Closure Type:

The One-Liner Great, affordable alternative to PG - but also a characterful in it's own right.

Tasting Note Lightly aromatic with ripe citrus, apple and stone fruit characters. A crisp and easy to drink dry white with soft, lightly honeyed fruit and a fresh finish.

Producer Details Set up in 2003, Adria Vini is a venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Vini Piemontesi, the leading co-operative in . All areas of production, from selection through to vinification, maturation, blending and bottling are meticulously overseen by Araldica's Claudio Manera and Lella Burdese. Working closely with growers and cooperatives, our aim is to produce a range of authentic, well-priced from local grape varieties. The mainstay of production is Pinot Grigio, sourced from the Pavia region south of Milan, Friuli and the , with the addition of Prosecco, and Grillo and wines from . The reds come from mature, low yielding in Sicily, Puglia and Abruzzo, the source of some of Europe's most undervalued and characterful wines. Our most recent project has brought Cannonau and Vermentino from Sardinia to the portfolio.

In The Food Recommendations Produced from Garganega grapes grown around Highly versatile, ideal as an aperitif or with seafood, the Verona and Vicenza region, with the addition of grilled fish, salads and cold white meats. 15% Pinot Grigio. In The Gentle , fermentation at 16 to 18C with selected yeasts, bottling after 3 months on fine lees. Awards & Press 2014 Vintage: Wine Awards 2015 - Silver

2014 Vintage: IWC 2015 - Bronze

2012 Vintage: IWSC 2013 - Bronze

2014 Vintage: "‘Floral, perfumed nose with hints of sweet spice. Stone fruit freshness on the palate, with luscious texture. Different and interesting,’ said Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall. ‘Clean, with fresh, candied fruit, in a popular style,’ added team leader Annette Scarfe MW." Sommelier Wine Awards 2015, Judges Comments