Pinot Grigio „Pipinot“ DOC 2023

Wine Description for Pinot Grigio „Pipinot“ DOC 2023 by Scarbolo

Colour & Appearance

A captivating rose gold with warm apricot reflections – even in the glass, this Pinot Grigio signals that it has more to offer than the usual.

Nose

The nose is generous and inviting: ripe apples, honeydew melon and mango meet quince bread and a hint of orange. Beneath these shimmer enticing notes of honey, candied ginger and oriental spices, rounded off by fine touches of butter and roasted almonds. A remarkable aromatic complexity for a dry white wine in this category.

Palate

On the palate, the „Pipinot“ unfolds a juicy, almost opulent texture, supported by a vibrant, well-integrated freshness. The delicate fruit sweetness never feels heavy, but rather gives the wine depth and expression. Powerful, yet elegant – a wine that shows character.

Finish

Long and expressive, with lingering fruit and spice notes. The finish confirms the quality of this unusually characterful Pinot Grigio.

Terroir & Origin

Scarbolo is a reliable estate in Friuli, one of Italy’s most exciting white wine regions. The north-eastern climate with its continental influences and well-drained soils gives the Pinot Grigio a natural aromatic intensity and structure-giving acidity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The Pinot Gris – known as Pinot Grigio in Friuli – shows its richer, almost Burgundian side here. With 13.5% Vol. and vinified virtually dry, this wine is best enjoyed decanted and from large glasses – it opens up noticeably with air.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine for the table and enjoyment: Excellent with aubergines „a Beccafico“ with tomatoes, raisins and pine nuts in Parmesan crust, with rich lasagne with veal, ox heart tomatoes, ricotta and pesto or with an aromatic pulled pork with oranges and ciabatta. Fruity intensity and spice in the food are welcome companions.

Special Features

The „Pipinot“ is no ordinary off-the-shelf Pinot Grigio – it carries the character of its origin with conviction and proves that Friuli has far more to offer than agreeable everyday wines.