2017 Veneto Pinot Grigio - Tenuta Mosole

Fresh squeezed lime, lemon candy, raw almond. Asian pear, aloe vera, a bouquet of daisies. Green apple skin and white nectarine, oregano and small washed stones. Heavily mineral to the point of almost slight effervescence with a touch of mineraly rocky bitterness. Like a cold mountain stream cutting through a bright sunflower field and citrus grove. This 2017 Veneto Pinot Grigio by Tenuta Mosole is utter refreshment bottled for your enjoyment.

Pinot Grigio has a reputation in the USA of being a pretty neutral and tame white wine varietal. Most of it seems to be consumed at brunch or by the pool without much of a care as to what it actually tastes like. It's a shame because Pinot Grigio done right can be so much more than an easy quaff. This bottling, by artisan Italian producer Tenuta Mosole, truly captures the ability of the varietal to express its unique personality. Grown in the alluvial soils of the Veneto region located just outside the city of Venice, this Pinot Grigio projects a distinct expression of terroir along with satisfying acidity and crisp delicious fruit. It is food friendly, fun, and will make you forget any predispositions you may have had about this often mistreated grape.