SCARBOLO XL PINOT GRIGIO 2018 FRIULI
Skin-fermented Pinot Grigio, a technique that has a long history in Friuli and the resulting pink wines are called “ramato” or copper-tinged. The grapes originated from the Mattia vineyard were destemmed and crushed and the wine was fermented on the skin for 12 days in stainless-steel tank at 18C. It was aged for eight months on the lees in stainless steel, followed by 15 months in 20-hk Slavonian oak casks.Translucent copper pink. Beautiful nose of the wild strawberry, orange blossom, and with hints of Campari and liquorice. Citrus peel, grapefruit and cherry and finely textured.Fine acidity stitches the whole together. Not to be confused with so-called “orange wine” which this isn’t.
Drink 2021-2026, 17+ points, Janice Robinson