Tasting Notes

Pinot Grigio is perhaps one of the most quintessentially Italian grape varieties and north-eastern Italy is the epicenter of its production. In Friuli, PG has been cultivated since the first half of the 19th Century where it found perfect growing conditions in the marly terrain of the eastern hills of Friuli.

Poggiobello is as good as it gets: 100% estate-grown Pinot Grigio grapes sourced from the youngest vines on the 90-ha property, towards the bottom of the slopes that form a perfect amphitheater for sun exposure and ventilation. It offers a variety of elegant fruit and floral notes on the nose. Well-structured and full-bodied on the palate with a fruity finish. Because of its medium-to-full bodied style and vibrant acidity it will pair well with rich seafood dishes, but also with pasta Bolognese, eggplant parmigiana, pasta alla Norma (with eggplant and ricotta cheese) and cold-cuts like culatello from Emilia or Tuscan finocchiona.

– 2014  rated 90 WS

– 2017 rated 90 WS

– 2018 rated 91 JS

– 2019 rated 89 WS

Winery	Poggiobello
Region	Friuli
Varietal	100% Pinot Grigio
Location of Vineyards	Oleis (Comune of Manzano)
Altitude	100–150 meters above sea level
Type of Planting	Traditional
Soil	Marl and sandstone rich in minerals (called ‘Ponca’)
Type of Cultivation	Guyot, double-arched cane
Vinification	Grapes are softly pressed and skins are immediately removed from the must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at controlled temperatures. Then a partial malolactic fermentation occurs.
Aging	The wine rests on yeasts for about 6 months in steel tanks, and then 2 months in bottle prior to release.
Alcohol Content	12.5%
Total Production	15,000 bottles
Oenologist	Riccardo Cottarella (consultant)