When you say Pinot Grigio like this Sant’Antimo DOC Col D’Orcia , it is natural to think of Northern Italy, as this variety of Germanic origin found in Italian regions like Friuli and Lombardy , good lands ready to adopt it.
It is then spread in Trentino, and I must admit that I did not know about that, but since the 700 is also produced in Tuscany in areas near Siena.
That’s right, Tuscany, home of great wines upheld his arms Pinot Grigio, and in the Montalcino area known for the famous Brunello , Col d’ Orcia seal makes one really not bad. It is called St. Antimo DOC Pinot Grigio .
We start from the character , stronger than the other Pinot Grigio , since its alcohol content is 13.5 % so far above average.
Yellow straw poured into the glass emits a few bubbles that die soon . It ‘ a still wine and fragrant.
Intense aroma of fruit and flowers , feels like pear and tropical fruit in the second round to finally vanish in the fragrance of flowering trees .
Full flavor : fruity and almost sweet on the tongue, more balanced on the palate with a slight acidity that accompanies us until soft and lingering aftertaste in which we find some of the fruits already discovered by smell .
Due to its characteristics do not serve Pinot Grigio DOC Sant’Antimo Col d’Orcia too cold if you want to appreciate all its bouquet of aromas . I would say that 10-12 degrees can be fine.
It goes well in pairing with a wide range of foods, from cheeses to withe meats and also main dishes of fish with lot of flavor. My advice ? Try it with a nice chicken salad .
The summary sheet :
Region -> Tuscany
Zone -> Montalcino , loc. Sant’Angelo in Colle.
Grapes -> 100% Pinot Grigio
Alcohol -> 13,5% vol .
Average price -> 7 € 75cl.
Alleged Calories -> 75 Kcal/100ml .