What if I told you that this rosey pink wine was actually a Pinot Gris?
Surprising, I know! When I think of Pinot Gris (or as it’s more commonly known, Pinot Grigio), I generally think of very light-bodied, simple white wines that are nearly clear in the glass with notes of lemon and pear. (This is a very unpopular opinion, but Pinot Grigio often reminds me of white wine flavored LaCroix. Don’t @ me.)
However, winemakers in the Fruili region of Italy have been making a special kind of Pinot Grigio for generations called Ramato. Ramato is made when the juice of the grapes is left on the skins for an extended period of time to pick up some additional flavours, color, and character. Another surprising fact? Although Pinot Grigio is generally used to make a white wine, the grape itself is actually pinkish...leading to the beautiful color you see in this wine made using the Ramato method.
This C.L. Butaud Pinot Gris Ramato 2020 is a lovely example of what Pinot Gris can do when given time on the skins. It had mild notes of grapefruit, lemon, red apple, and bread dough, and was a joy to share with friends.
🍷: @clbutaud
🛍: @texas_ava
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