# Ventiterre Pinot Grigio (2024)

- **Producer:** Casa Vinicola Zonin
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Grigio
- **Region:** Veneto, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €8
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, lemon, blossom

## About this wine

Ventiterre Pinot Grigio is crafted by Casa Vinicola Zonin, one of Italy's most historic and prominent wine-producing families. Sourced from the Delle Venezie DOC in northeastern Italy, this wine represents the classic, easy-drinking style of Pinot Grigio that has made the region famous worldwide. The name 'Ventiterre' (meaning 'Twenty Lands') pays homage to the diverse terroirs and microclimates of the Veneto region, particularly the areas influenced by the cooling breezes of Lake Garda. This vintage captures the bright, fresh, and approachable character typical of the region's volcanic and alluvial soils.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Ventiterre' translates to 'Twenty Lands', celebrating the diverse microclimates of northeastern Italy.
- Produced by Zonin 1821, a historic family-owned winery with over 200 years of winemaking heritage in Veneto.
- The Delle Venezie DOC is specifically designed to protect and promote the quality of Pinot Grigio from northeastern Italy.

## Food pairing

This light-bodied, high-acid white wine pairs beautifully with delicate dishes that won't overpower its subtle flavors. The crisp acidity cuts through light fats like olive oil and fresh cheeses, while complementing the natural sweetness of seafood and fresh summer vegetables.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Ventiterre Pinot Grigio focuses entirely on preserving the fresh, primary fruit characteristics of the grape. Following a gentle pressing of the hand-harvested grapes, the must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 16-18°C. This cool fermentation preserves the delicate floral and fruit aromatics. The wine is kept on its fine lees for a short period in stainless steel to add subtle texture before being stabilized, filtered, and bottled young without any oak contact.