Pinot Grigio has quickly become one of the most popular white grape varieties in the world. This rust-gray tinted skinned grape, enjoyed for centuries, is said to be a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape. However, it seems unsure whether it is a red or white wine grape, hence, grigio, meaning gray. Monte Volpe is the oldest producer of Pinot Grigio in California.
This blend has produced a rich, floral wine with aromas of tropical fruits, cantaloupe melon, and multi-colored Jonathan apple with a hint of wet stone. A lively mouthful of spicy apple and stony minerality is balanced by crisp acidity throughout the finish.
Excellent as an apperitivo or serve with seared scallops with Beurre blanc sauce, grilled swordfish or chicken picata.
Background: Pinot Grigio has quickly become one of the most popular white grape varieties in the world. This rust- gray tinted skinned grape, enjoyed for centuries, is said to be a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape. However, it seems unsure whether it is a red or white wine grape, hence, grigio, meaning gray. Monte Volpe is the oldest producer of Pinot Grigio in California.
Vineyards: The Pinot Grigio grapes come from our Nube Bianco Vineyard (100% of the blend) in the eastside of Potter Valley at the headwaters of the Russian River at 1000 ft. elevation.
Winemaking: We harvested the grapes at an average 22.5 degrees brix on September 18th,2022. The grapes were crushed, pressed, cold settled and then racked into 4 to 5 year old French Burgundy oak barrels. All of the lots were 100% barrel-fermented and “sur-lie” aged for seven months without malo-lactic fermentation. This wine was bottled on March 9th, 2023
Winemaker Comments: This blend has produced a rich, floral wine with aromas of tropical fruits, cantaloupe melon, and multi-colored Jonathan apple with a hint of wet stone. A lively mouthful of spicy apple and stony minerality is balanced by crisp acidity throughout the finish.
Food Pairing: Excellent as an apperitivo or serve with seared scallops with Beurre blanc sauce, grilled swordfish or chicken picata.
Blend: 100% Pinot Grigio
Alcohol: 13.3%
Total Acidity: 7.3 g/L
pH: 3.35
Residual Sugar: 0.3% (dry)
