Alverdi Pinot Grigio

Alverdi Pinot Grigio is a 750ml dry white wine made from Pinot Grigio, the pale, grey-pink-skinned grape. This bottle is listed under the Massachusetts appellation in the United States. The details we have don't include a vintage, ABV or tasting notes, so what follows describes what Pinot Grigio typically offers rather than a measured profile of this bottle. Expect a light-to-medium-bodied white with a clean, restrained profile. Styles like this usually lean toward green apple, pear, lemon zest and a touch of white blossom or almond. Acidity is normally moderate to crisp, and the wine has no tannin because it is a white made without skin-contact structure. Most Pinot Grigio is fermented and aged in stainless steel, so oak influence is not expected. The finish is usually short to medium and dry, and it is refreshing rather than weighty. At the table, a wine like this suits delicate, lightly seasoned food. Good matches include shellfish, steamed mussels, pan-seared white fish with lemon, fresh salads with goat cheese, prosciutto and melon, and pasta with olive oil, garlic or light cream sauces. It also works with soft cheeses and simple antipasti plates. Heavily spiced or rich, smoky dishes will overwhelm it. Serve it well chilled, around 45 to 50°F, which is a few hours in the refrigerator or about 30 minutes in an ice bath. It doesn't need decanting. A standard white-wine glass with a medium bowl and a slightly narrowed rim keeps the citrus and floral aromas focused. Wines in this style are generally made for early drinking, and the freshness fades with extended cellaring. Open it within a year or two of purchase for the best results, and finish the bottle within a few days of opening, kept cold and resealed.