Pinot Grigio Rivoli 2017: Bright Citrus, Fresh Acidity, and Elegant Complexity from Valdadige
The Pinot Grigio “Rivoli” 2017 from Cantina Roeno represents one of the best expressions of this grape variety in the Valdadige area, between Trentino and Veneto. Not because it is a whimsical or pyrotechnic wine, but for the simple reason that it is unique, good, and delicious. A wine made with care, with the frills and arabesques typical of such a talkative grape variety placed in the right place, with measure and sensitivity.
Roeno is a family winery with a long tradition, which has been able to combine innovation and respect for the territory in a calm manner, without pushing or following trends. Traditionalists, but without ever remaining still.
The wine takes its name from a special cru located in Rivoli Veronese, an area characterized by calcareous soils and a temperate climate, ideal for growing Pinot Grigio.
The Basics
- Denomination: Valdadige DOC
- Vine: 100% Pinot Grigio
- Vintage: 2017
- Region: Veneto, Italy
- Alcohol Content: 12.5%
- Aging: Aged in steel to maintain freshness and aromatic purity, followed by a long refinement in the bottle.
Organoleptic Characteristics
The Pinot Grigio Rivoli 2017 has a light straw yellow color, with golden reflections. On the nose, it opens with delicate floral and fruity notes, including aromas of pear, yellow apple, and citrus fruits such as grapefruit. There is also a mineral hint that recalls the calcareous terroir of the Rivoli Veronese area.
On the palate, the wine stands out for its freshness and lively acidity, characteristics that perfectly balance the structure of the wine. It is a medium-bodied Pinot Grigio, with good persistence and a clean and savory finish, leaving a sensation of elegance and pleasant minerality. Compared to many other versions of Pinot Grigio, this one has depth, charisma, and three-dimensionality, thanks to the prolonged aging in the bottle.
Terroir and Technical Info
The Rivoli Veronese area is located between Lake Garda and the mountains, benefiting from temperature variations that allow a slow and regular maturation of the grapes, preserving the acidity and aromas. The calcareous and well-drained terroir gives the wine a particular minerality that is expressed with precision in the glass. The choice not to use wood but only steel for fermentation helps maintain the fresh and fruity character of Pinot Grigio.
Pairings
The Pinot Grigio Rivoli 2017 is extremely versatile at the table. It pairs perfectly with fish-based dishes, such as baked sea bass or seafood risotto, veal with tuna sauce, spaghetti with clams, spaghetti carbonara, or pad thai.