Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave DOC Magnum in Wooden Gift Box

Pinot Grigio, a grape variety distinguished by its unusual pinkish berries, is a mutation of Pinot Noir that has been cultivated in Italy for over a century, initially in Friuli Venezia Giulia and now in several DOC appellations, including Friuli Grave and Delle Venezie. Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave DOC “Il Tralcetto” by Italo Cescon, one of the winery’s historic wines, comes from the gravelly plains along the Tagliamento River in Friuli Venezia Giulia, an area offering ideal conditions to bring out the distinctive qualities of this grape variety. Appreciated on international markets for its structure and elegance, it stands out for its dry, fresh character, fine and refined bouquet with delicate fruity aromas, and pleasantly smooth taste. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of freshness and savoury minerality, with an elegant, lingering finish. Ideal as an aperitif, it pairs beautifully with fish dishes, delicate starters, and sweet-and-sour or mildly spiced foods. Best served at 8°C in well-chilled wine glasses. The 1.5-litre Magnum edition, presented here in an elegant wooden gift box, lends Italo Cescon’s Pinot Grigio an even more exclusive character, making it ideal for special occasions, convivial dinners and prestigious corporate gifts. The larger format encourages slower, more harmonious wine maturation, helping to preserve its freshness and aromatic finesse over time. A refined expression of the winemaking excellence of Friuli Venezia Giulia, designed for those who wish to share an outstanding Italian white wine or surprise someone with a sophisticated gift that combines quality, elegance and tradition. Product Details: Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio. Production Area: Codroipo, in the Friuli Grave DOC area of Friuli Venezia Giulia, on the gravelly plains along the Tagliamento River. Soil Characteristics: Gravelly soils of alluvial origin, Guyot vine training system, 4,500 vines per hectare, yield of 110 quintals per hectare. Tasting Notes: Deep straw-yellow colour. Intense, elegant aromas with fruity notes of peach and citrus, accompanied by a subtle hint of nutmeg. Its dry, fresh character reveals refined fruit flavours and pronounced savoury minerality, creating a harmonious balance between softness, freshness and structure. Serving Temperature: 8°C (46°F), in well-chilled Carré wine glasses. Alcohol Content: 12.50% vol. Ageing: Three months of bottle ageing before release. Winemaking Notes: After destemming and crushing, the grapes undergo gentle pressing, yielding 50% free-run must. Fermentation takes place with selected yeasts for 15 days at a controlled temperature of 13°C. The wine then matures on its own lees for five to six months before racking and filtration, followed by three months of bottle ageing before release. Yield per Hectare: 110 quintals per hectare (11,000 kg/ha). Harvest Period: Last ten days of August, entirely hand-harvested. Food Pairings: Seafood, fish dishes and mixed salads. Ideal as an aperitif alongside sweet-and-sour or spiced dishes, such as swordfish marinated with pink peppercorns and orange. It also pairs beautifully with traditional dishes such as squid ink risotto or Risotto all’Isolana.