Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Albino Armani – “Colle Ara” Pinot Grigio, 2023
Terra dei Forti DOC – Valdadige – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A skin-contact Pinot Grigio from Valdadige, crafted with short maceration to extract color, texture, and phenolic grip. The 2023 vintage brings a fresh, lifted profile, balancing structure with vibrancy, far from the neutral, conventional style.

Aromas & Flavors
Layered and expressive: dried orchard fruit, orange peel, subtle spice, and tea-like notes. Savory nuances with a light herbal edge.

Mouthfeel
Textural and structured with gentle phenolic grip (almost tannin-like). Dry, with notable sapidity and salinity, supported by 2023’s bright acidity. Clean, persistent finish without astringency.

Food Pairings
Ideal with Asian fusion, noodles, grilled seafood, and umami-driven dishes. Also excellent with roasted vegetables or lightly spiced cuisine.

Verdict
A smart, expressive Pinot Grigio that bridges classic Italian precision and orange wine philosophy. The 2023 vintage adds extra lift, making it both intriguing and highly drinkable. A perfect “surprise bottle.”

🍷 Did You Know?
Pinot Grigio has naturally pink/grey skins, which—when macerated, create that copper hue and subtle structure most modern styles avoid. — 17 days ago

Dean

9.3

Can taste the underground salty springs. Citrus flavors. Very interesting. Older vines. — 5 years ago

with Lysanne

Michael Subrizi

9.5

A sentimental flavor for me as this is how the wines of my childhood tasted. — 10 years ago

Grace

10

cheap yummy — 2 years ago

Steve Jenks

9.3

Really good — 5 years ago

Dan Murphy

Territory Manager for Anvil Wine Company

9.3

Acidity and bright, bruised fruit - 2006. Impressive — 7 years ago

Laith A

9.2

2007 vintage... drinking beautifully now... medium body with lots of strawberries and raspberries... nice pairing with pasta! — 9 years ago

Pat A

9.8

This is really good, at my dad's from village corner — 4 years ago

Marcia Costa De Sant Anna

9.3

De cor amarelo-palha, com borbulhas abundantes e muito finas. No nariz, notas de maçã, abacaxi, rosas brancas e mel.
Na boca traz excelente acidez para equilibrar com suas notas adocicadas, embaladas por notas amendoadas. Com 11% de álcool, é um vinho delicioso que desce facilmente. — 5 years ago

Eric L.

9.2

This bottle really exceeded my expectations. Just a beautiful nose of sandalwood, Asian spices, dried cherries, and a bit of dark chocolate. Lovely tart cherry and potpourri on the palate, perhaps just a bit lacking in the mid-palate. The tannins really show up on the finish. Paired beautifully with pasta in a truffle cream sauce. — 8 years ago