Tasting note This beautifully pure, elegant, floral Pinot Grigio boasts a full and fruity bouquet. Touches of almond, vanilla, fruit and spice come through on the palate and, despite it being a full-bodied wine, it is actually very smooth, harmonious and accessible. Pair with pasta, smoked ham, or duck breast. Country: Italy Region: Friuli Grape variety: Pinot Grigio Vintage: 2009 Bottle size: 75cl
Sandwiched next to the Slovenian border in the north east corner of Italy, Friuli has had a history of producing light aromatic white wines of immense drink-ability but of little interest outside the region. Silvio Jermann has almost single handedly changed that. Widely considered to be a true 'artist' in wine production from his region, Silvio is one of Friuli's top winemakers, producing small quantities of finely honed wines that are usually pre-sold on allocation. His style is to bring out floral aromas and piercing varietal character, along with subtlety and elegance that result