2019 Luigi Righetti Pinot Grigio
$16.45 btl / $197.40 cs (case of 12 x 750ml)

Today's offering is the ever-popular Luigi Righetti Pinot Grigio. The wine is now produced under the "delle Venezie" DOC (Controlled Denomination of Origin), which was created in 2017. The move to the new DOC is an attempt to impose stricter rules on yields, grape varieties and production methods thus increasing quality and status. The "Venezie" in the title does not refer to the city of Venice, but to the "Tre Venezie" ("three Venices"), Venezia Euganea, Venezia Giulia and Venezia Tridentina which are the names of 3 administrative regions that existed from 1866 to 1919. They correspond to the modern-day regions of Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige. The delle Venezie covers this whole area with the exception of the Alto Adige and includes over 23,000 hectares of vineyard and potential production of 20 million cases. The Pinot Grigio varietal accounts for roughly 7 out of every 10 bottles of wine produced in the delle Venezie.

Founded in 1909 by Angelo Righetti, the winery expanded to serve more than local demand in the 1950's under the guidance of Luigi Righetti. His son Gian Maria Righetti is now the third generation of the family to make wine. Their Pinot Grigio delle Venezie is produced from 100% Pinot Grigio obtained from growers who have been working with the Righetti family for decades. The grapes are from vines averaging 7 years of age planted in gravelly soils and are harvested at optimal ripeness to maintain their acidity. They are then vinified in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks in order to preserve the fresh fruity flavours. Expect a wine with a pleasant pale gold colour with green reflections. The nose displays aromas of citrus fruit and hints of white flowers. The palate is medium bodied and round with pistachio and a light touch of wildflower honey on the finish. A sure bet for all the Pinot Grigio lovers out there!

Price: Case of 12 at $197.40 ($16.45 per bottle)

Drink: Now or over the next year

Type/Variety/Body: Dry white, 100% Pinot Grigio, light/medium body

Food Pairing: Various antipasti, pan fried or grilled fish/chicken/vegetables, spaghetti carbonara, shrimp salad, dishes with lemon based sauce

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