As many of you know, the Italian version of the Pinot Gris grape is Pinot Grigio, and this unoaked version hails from the Isonzo appellation of Italy’s Friuli region, which is located in the extreme northeast of the country.   

On sipping, I found tart pear, green apple and lemon citrus flavors that lingered on, and even resurged momentarily, through a long finish.  True to the varietal, it’s light in body and has the typical color of straw with green tinge.  With acidity and  levels that balance each other beautifully, the end result is a mouthwatering and refreshing white that would be ideal for drinking after an evening workout or as a pre-dinner cocktail.

If you’re looking for a contrast, we recommend grabbing a bottle of unoaked Chardonnay, which is vastly different in body (it’s heavier) and acidity (it has less).          

Just note that this bottle may be a little harder to find than some of the other wines we reviewed in the past.  For that reason, we’ve taken the liberty of finding a Web site where you can definitely obtain a bottle: www.Bevmax.com.