Alpine Freshness In Italian Pinot Grigio

Mezzacorona's 2024 Domenica Pinot Grigio carries the Trentino DOC tag, which means it's a white wine from the place where white wines rule. Domenica was sustainably grown on the foothills of the Alps, with all the minerality, freshness, and crispness that location promises. 

Domenica is Italian for Sunday, which is fine, but feel free to drink it on any day of the week. Alcohol resides at 12.5% abv and the suggested retail price is very affordable at $15.

This wine is crystal clear with a golden-green tint to it. The nose is full of minerality, peach, and citrus, but there is a slightly funky herbal edge to the aroma package. It's a good thing, though. Notable by its absence is a floral component. The palate is a complete joy. The acidity is there, but it's not razor sharp. The flavors center on lemon and lime citrus, with a savory streak running through it. The mouthfeel is soft and round despite the nice level of acidity. 

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