Pighin is a family owned and managed winery located in the northeast of Italy in a region called Friuli-Venezia Giulia.  The rooster that graces the Pighin label recalls the connection to the land of Friuli and the tradition of winemaking that remains guided by nature and the sun.

Friuli is an ideal region for growing white wine grapes like Pinot Grigio. It is protected by the Alps to the north and receives the sea breeze from the Adriatic Sea in the south. The favorable conditions were known even in Roman times when the region was devoted to winemaking.

The gravelly, sandy subsoil of Friuli forces the roots of the vine to grow deep into the earth in search of water. As the vine struggles, its fruit grows richer, resulting in full, well-structured wine with remarkable minerality. Select handpicked grapes of optimum ripeness are gently pressed immediately after harvest and undergo a cold-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks. As there is no malolactic fermentation or oak aging, the finished wine is a beautifully pure expression of the Pinot Grigio grape.

90 Points
Ken's Wine Guide.com
2021 vintage
90 Points
Wine Enthusiast
2022 vintage
Tasting Note

Straw yellow in color with light amber tints. The aroma is fruity and floral with notes of banana, pineapple, and wisteria blossoms. This wine is dry with great body and balance.

Food Pairing
Light seafood, grilled chicken, and delicate cheese
Unique Selling Points
  • A pure expression of Pinot Grigio - no malolactic fermentation or oak contact
  • A versatile wine - enjoy with seafood, white meats, soft cheese or on its own
  • Estate grown and bottled
  • Certified sustainable by SQNPI and Global G.A.P

About the Grape

Pinot Grigio
This grape makes fresh, crisp, charming wines with apple, pear, almond and acacia flower aromas and clean, stone fruit flavors, or creamy, honeyed wines with spice, blossom and mineral aromas.
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