Saturday, March 24, 2012

Tasting- Zonin Pinot Grigio

Zonin Pinot Grigio  2009 / 750 ml.
Name: Zonin Pinot Grigio
Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
Region:Northeast Italy
Country: Italy
Year: 2009
Price: $5.95

Winery review: "Pale straw-yellow color with brilliant reflections.  Delicately fruity bouquet, with outstanding finesse and marked hints of almond blossom and peaches.  Elegant, soft, and well-structured fruit on the palate, with remarkable freshness and a clean, persistent aftertaste"

My review: Light, pale yellow coloring which typically is associated with a light bodied white wine.  On the nose this wine exhibits a fresh hint of peaches and pears.  On the palate I'm immediately shocked by how overwhelmingly sweet this wine tastes.  I also noticed that there is an intense afterbite with a lot of heat.  I'd say that this wine probably has a high percentage of alcohol, which only caters to an intensely sweet white wine.  I've certainly had better Pinot Grigios with a better balance of acidity and sugar.

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