Coppola Vibrance Pinot Grigio

Coppola Vibrance Pinot Grigio is sold here as a white wine from the United States, listed under a Massachusetts appellation. Pinot Grigio is usually a light-bodied, dry white, and wines labeled this way tend to show crisp green apple, pear, lemon peel and a touch of white peach. The fruit is typically clean and direct, with moderate to bright acidity and little or no oak. A white like this has no real tannin, so it feels refreshing rather than grippy. Expect a short to medium finish that ends dry and slightly citrusy, sometimes with a faint almond-like note. That profile suits food with delicate flavors. Raw oysters, steamed clams, shrimp scampi, calamari with lemon and simple grilled white fish all work, because the acidity cuts through richness without overwhelming the seafood. It also fits light pasta dishes with olive oil, garlic and herbs, and green salads with a lemon vinaigrette. Soft cheeses such as fresh mozzarella, ricotta and young goat cheese are good matches. Heavily spiced or tomato-heavy dishes can flatten a wine this light, so a richer white or a red would suit those better. Serve it well chilled, around 45 to 50°F, which about two to three hours in a refrigerator or thirty minutes in an ice bath will reach. If it is much colder, the aromas close up, so let it warm slightly in the glass. It does not need decanting. A standard white wine glass with a medium bowl and a slightly narrowed rim keeps the citrus aromas focused and the pour cool. Pinot Grigio in this style is made to be drunk young, so open it within a year or two of purchase rather than cellaring it. The product listing also carries a Cabernet Sauvignon category tag, which doesn't match the Pinot Grigio name, so check the bottle's label for the grape and vintage before you rely on this profile.