Wines made from Pinot grigio grapes of Sant'Antimo
Discover the best wines made with Pinot grigio as a single variety or as a blend of Sant'Antimo.
More informations about the variety Pinot grigio
Pinot grigio is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot grigio was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. pinot grigio is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot grigio wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot grigio is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
More informations about the region of Tuscany
The wine region of Sant'Antimo is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cupano or the Domaine Poggio Il Castellare produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sant'Antimo are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sant'Antimo often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dark fruit or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, black currant or cassis.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot grigio grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Pinot grigio
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot grigio
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot grigio
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot grigio
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot grigio