Pinot Grigio, Abbazia di Novacella
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Pinot Grigio, Abbazia di Novacella - 2023

Item # 15145 750 mL

From high in the Italian Dolomites comes this delightful Pinot Grigio. With its signature notes of white fruits and flowers. The Abbazia di Novacella winery was founded by monks as a monastery in the 12th Century and naturally, monks and non-monks alike need their wine.

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Abbazia di Novacella is an Augustinian Abbey dating to the 1140's in the region of Sudtirol in Italy's northeast. And yes, they've been making wine for that long. While the wine they are best known for is their Kerner (a crossing between Riesling and the red Schiava, and a true gem of a bottle), the one that really captures my heart is their Pinot Grigio. Normally, you won't find me recommending Pinot Grigio for any reason under any circumstances, but this one is different. A wine that shows true varietal depth; laser-beam acidity, featherweight body, and a surprisingly long taste of lemon peel and wet rock. No need to pair this wine with food, just open and enjoy well-chilled on its own. It's 5pm in a glass, even if it isn't on the clock. This ain't your grandma's Pinot Grigio!

- JA

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