Winery Castello di Spessa - Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo

Winery Castello di SpessaPinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo of Winery Castello di Spessa is a white wine from the region of Friuli Isonzo of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or mushrooms.

Taste structure of the Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo from the Winery Castello di Spessa

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo of Winery Castello di Spessa in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo of Winery Castello di Spessa in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne often reveals types of flavors of vegetal, tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Spessa's Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo.

Winemaker
Enrico Paternoster
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Poulsard

Poulsard is a red grape variety that originated in the Franche-Comté region. In 1732, it was qualified as a good grape variety with several others by the parliament of Besançon at the time. It currently covers nearly 300 ha. This variety has 3 approved clones: 296, 584 and 464. Poulsard has slightly hairy branches with long tendrils. Its leaves are yellow in color. Although its bunches are small, its berries are often medium-sized or larger. Poulsard is quite sensitive to scorching, spring frosts and coulure. It is also afraid of oidium, mildew and grey rot. This grape variety appreciates clayey, fat and marly soils. Its fertility is average, so it is preferable to prune it long. It buds quite early. Poulsard produces a wine with a light structure, fine and aromatic. It can be kept for years. This wine goes well with poultry, red meat, cheese and starters.

Last vintages of this wine

Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo - 2018
In the top 100 of of Friuli Isonzo wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo - 2017
In the top 100 of of Friuli Isonzo wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo - 2016
In the top 100 of of Friuli Isonzo wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo - 2015
In the top 100 of of Friuli Isonzo wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo - 2014
In the top 100 of of Friuli Isonzo wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo - 2013
In the top 100 of of Friuli Isonzo wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo from Winery Castello di Spessa are 2015, 2016, 2014, 2018 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Castello di Spessa

The winery offers 36 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Friuli Isonzo in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne

The Winery Castello di Spessa is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Friuli Isonzo to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Frioul-Vénétie Julienne
In the top 35000 of of Italy wines
In the top 1500 of of Friuli Isonzo wines
In the top 40000 of white wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of Friuli Isonzo

The wine region of Friuli Isonzo is located in the region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vie di Romans or the Domaine Bressan produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Friuli Isonzo are Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Friuli Isonzo often reveals types of flavors of cream, elderflower or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of brioche, honeysuckle or white peach.


The wine region of Frioul-Vénétie Julienne

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is an autonomous region in Italy, located in the extreme Northeast of the country, bordered by Austria and Slovenia to the north and east respectively. The eponymous wine region has four DOCGs, twelve DOCs and three PGIs and is best known for its white wine production. 77% of the region's wines are white, one of the highest proportions of any Italian region. The region's wines are distinctly different from other Italian wines in that they are made from non-traditional Grape varieties such as Sauvignon blanc, Riesling and Pinot blanc, as well as typically Italian varieties such as pinot gris and picolit.

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The word of the wine: Nervous

Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.

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