TASTING NOTES FOR Santi Sortesele Pinot Grigio Valdadige Italy 2025

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw yellow with delicate greenish highlights. Bright and clear in the glass, displaying youthful freshness and vibrancy.

👃 Aromas
Fresh and expressive, with lifted aromas of pear, apricot and crisp green apple complemented by delicate white flowers. Subtle citrus and mineral notes add freshness and complexity.

👅 Palate
Crisp and beautifully balanced, with juicy pear and ripe stone fruit flavours supported by lively acidity. Fresh citrus and a gentle savoury character give the palate excellent definition and balance.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light to medium-bodied with a smooth, refreshing texture. Elegant acidity and a subtle saline character lead to a clean, dry and persistent finish.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic northern Italian Pinot Grigio—fresh, elegant and wonderfully approachable. Bright fruit, floral characters and crisp acidity combine to deliver an attractive, easy-drinking style with plenty of finesse.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled fish, prawns and fresh seafood. Also excellent with risotto, white meats, antipasti, asparagus and light pasta dishes.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully fresh and versatile Italian Pinot Grigio that delivers excellent drinking appeal. Crisp pear and stone fruit flavours, refreshing acidity and a clean finish make this an ideal everyday white and an excellent addition to a Better Buy The Dozen mixed dozen.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷