The Quiet Power of Italian Pinot Grigio
Don’t mistake Italy for its reds. While Barolo and Chianti dominate the conversation, there’s a white wine quietly rewriting the script: Pinot Grigio. This week’s Tasting Challenge? A bottle from Italy’s Trentino-Alto Adige region, where the grape’s true character emerges. Think of it as the unsung hero of Italian wine—dry, sharp, and full of minerality, far removed from the lush, honeyed Pinot Gris of France. The Trentino-Alto Adige region isn’t just cold—it’s Alpine. At elevations up to 3,300 feet, the grapes grow slowly, developing a bracing acidity and a crisp, flinty edge. This isn’t a wine for those who crave…