Black Box Pinot Grigio

Black Box Pinot Grigio is listed as a United States wine with a Massachusetts appellation. Pinot Grigio is a white grape, and styles like this usually come in dry, light-bodied and brisk. Expect citrus and orchard fruit such as lemon, green apple and pear, sometimes with a touch of melon or a faint almond note on the finish. Acidity is typically moderate to bright, tannin is essentially absent in a white, and oak is rarely used. The finish tends to be short and clean rather than layered. The exact aromatics and sweetness of this bottling aren't specified in the product details, so treat that profile as the usual expectation for the grape. Serve it well chilled, around 45 to 50°F (7 to 10°C). A couple of hours in the refrigerator or about 30 minutes in an ice bath gets it there. Colder than that mutes the fruit, and much warmer makes a light wine taste flat. There is no reason to decant a Pinot Grigio. Pour it straight from the bottle or, if it is a boxed format, from the tap. A standard white wine glass with a modest bowl and a slightly narrowed rim is the best fit, because it keeps the citrus aromas concentrated without letting the wine warm quickly in your hand. At the table, its restrained weight suits foods that would be overwhelmed by a bigger white. Think shellfish, grilled or pan-seared white fish, calamari with lemon, and light pasta dishes with olive oil, garlic or a simple clam sauce. It also works with salads that have a sharp vinaigrette, fresh mozzarella and tomato, prosciutto-wrapped melon, and mild soft cheeses such as ricotta or young goat cheese. Heavily spiced or cream-rich dishes will tend to overpower it. This is a drink-now wine. Light, unoaked whites like Pinot Grigio are made for freshness and don't generally improve with cellaring, so open it soon after purchase and finish it within a few days once opened, keeping it refrigerated and sealed between pours.