Cavit Pinot Grigio

Cavit Pinot Grigio is a white wine made from the Pinot Grigio grape. This four-pack is listed under a Massachusetts appellation in the United States. Pinot Grigio in this style is usually dry, light to medium in body, and built around crisp acidity rather than weight. Expect citrus and orchard fruit such as lemon, green apple and pear, sometimes with a touch of melon or white blossom. Tannin isn't a factor in a white wine like this. Oak is usually absent, so the wine tastes clean and fruit-driven, and the finish tends to be short, dry and refreshing. The high acidity and low aromatic intensity make it an easy match for light, simply cooked food. Try it with shellfish, grilled white fish, calamari, or pasta in lemon, garlic and olive oil. It also suits salads with vinaigrette, prosciutto and melon, and soft cheeses such as fresh mozzarella or chèvre. It can handle mild spice, such as a lightly seasoned shrimp stir-fry. Heavy cream sauces and red meats will overwhelm it. Serve it well chilled, around 45 to 50°F (7 to 10°C). Roughly two hours in the refrigerator, or 30 minutes in an ice bucket, gets it there. A wine like this doesn't need decanting, and aeration adds little. A standard white-wine glass with a modest bowl and a slightly narrowed rim keeps the citrus aromas focused and the wine cool while you drink it. This is a drink-now bottle. Most Pinot Grigio is made for freshness in its first year or two, and it doesn't gain complexity with cellaring. Drink it young, while the acidity and fruit are at their brightest. The four-pack format also makes it easy to open one at a time or to share across a few meals.