Ferrari-Carano Fruili Grave Pinot Grigio

About the Wine

Ferrari-Carano pays homage to its Italian roots with the introduction of this brand new Pinot Grigio from the world-renowned Friuli Grave appellation of Italy, an area known for producing acclaimed white wines. With a four-decade winemaking legacy deeply rooted in California, Ferrari-Carano ventures to Udine and Pordenone in Italy to seek out exceptional vineyard sites that eloquently express the unique terroir of the region, creating a crisp, clean, and refreshing Italian Pinot Grigio. This wine is a lighter bodied and crisper expression of the varietal than the Ferrari-Carano California Pinot Grigio, a welcome new style that fans are sure to love.THE REGION - FRIULI GRAVEFriuli Grave is a renowned wine appellation in northeastern Italy, often referred to as “White Wine Heaven” and known for its white varietals, primarily Pinot Grigio. The region takes its name from the gravelly, alluvial soils that characterize the area. The stony, limestone-rich soil originated in the mountains and has been deposited across the plains over the years. Friuli Grave’s unique terroir and temperature climate creates wines that are light and zesty, with floral and citrus-like aromas. HOW IT’S MADE Individual lots of hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed to minimize any color or harsh tannin extraction, then racked to stainless steel tanks for cold fermentation. This wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation, so it retains its bright flavors and crisp acidity.

Pairing Notes

Pinot Grigio is perfect as an apéritif as well as paired with many types of cuisine. Our favorite pairings include dishes such as seafood salad, pan-seared scallops, oysters on the half shell, or pasta entrées with lively flavors.