2025 La Maschera Pinot Grigio

Rich, texturally luscious and concentrated.

Veneto, Italy’s north-eastern region with Venice its capital, is home to the Pinot Grigio grape variety. Each year, since the 10th century, The Carnival of Venice is celebrated in the San Marco Square, with people dancing and feasting behind elaborate and exotic masks which is where this wine takes it’s name - La Maschera (the mask). Protected from the harsh northern European climate by the Alps, these cooler climes are somewhat similar to the coastal maritime regions of the Limestone Coast where the grapes for this wine were harvested.
A consistently excellent Pinot Grigio, the juice for this wine was wild fermented on full solids in old French oak where it remained on lees for 6 months to enhance the texture. A small amount of Viognier was also included.

Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear and Jonathan apple intermix with whiffs of quince, honeysuckle and spice. Rich, textural and concentrated, the palate features luscious pear and apple fruits over a back drop of honeysuckle, quince and subtle spicy musk elements. Brisk underlying acidity with a long, shapely finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%