Conte Fini Pinot Grigio Valdadige 2009

2009 Conte Fini Pinot Grigio

Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Region: Italy
Cost: $12

Pale straw color with aromas of pear and citrus that carry through to the palate with the addition of apple.  Pairs well with seafood, appetizers,  and cream-based pasta dishes.

Recommendations: Last night my wife and I decided we wanted some white wine to go with a dinner of mostly finger foods.  Unfortunately we didn’t have any in the house (I realize this is becoming a trend).  Running down to the store, we picked up a 6-pack of pumpkin beer for my wife, and a bottle of the 2009 Conte Fini Pinot Grigio for dinner.

We realized as we were buying the wine that it had been a really long time since we had bought or drank Pinot Grigio, partly because of typically drinking Sauvignon Blanc where we would normally choose Pinot Grigio.  It was time to branch out.

The wine was nice and light, with aromas of pear and apple.  In the mouth I got primarily apple, with a hint of pear on the finish.  Paired with a dinner of bacon wrapped scallops and some crab puffs, it was light enough to not overwhelm the fish, and the acid did a nice job of cutting through the fat of the scallops.

While it’s certainly been a while since I’ve had any Pinot Grigio, last night reminded me of why I used to keep a couple of bottles of it on hand.  The Conte Fini was a nice wine that I can definitely see myself picking up again for exactly this reason.  One worth checking out if you’re like me and haven’t had Pinot Grigio in a while, or even if you have it almost every day.

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