DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Luna Nuda
Pinot Grigio 2017
(Alto Adige)   $13

This wine was made from estate-grown 100% Pinot Noir grapes from vineyards noted for warm daytime and cool evening temperatures.

Aroma: Pear, peach, stone fruit, unripe apple, green apple skin, mild lemon, marshmallow, apple blossoms, wildflowers, floral, grassy, spicy, oak.

Palate: Juicy Gala apple, green apple, pear, white peach, slightly sweet peach, spicy stone fruit, citrus, vanilla, floral, mild cedar, oak, rich.

Finish: Lychee, lemon-lime, creamy, vanilla, honeysuckle, pear blossom, soft, delicate.

Double Gold Medal

Due Torri
Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2017
(Tre Venezie)   $10

Made from 100% hand-harvested Pinot Grigio grapes that following a soft pressing, fermented at controlled-temperatures.

Aroma: Grapefruit, green apple, pineapple, stone fruit, sour cherry, melon, citrus, lemon, lemon zest, pear blossoms, floral, buttery, limestone, fresh.

Palate: Big grapefruit, melon, juicy nectarine, sour cherry, lemon, citrus, rosewater, saffron, smooth, clean, fresh, fun, elegant.

Finish: Green apple, pear, key lime, lemon, rose petal jam, fresh, clean, crisp.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Astoria Alisia
Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2017
(Tre Venezie)   $11

To make this wine, hand-harvested Pinot Grigio (100%) from 8-14 years old vineyards were crushed, and the skins kept in contact with the juice for a few weeks during fermentation. The wine was then filtered and bottled.

Aroma: Peach, pineapple, juicy apples, apple cider, tangerine, citrus, gooseberry, raisins, honey, white blossom, ginger, clove, pepper, sauvignon blanc, clean.

Palate: Peach, nectarine, stone fruit, mango, tangerine, citrus, lime pith, grassy, mild canella, fresh acidity.

Finish: Mango, papaya, citrus, acidity, New Zealand style sauvignon blanc, smooth.

Gold Medal

Albino Armani
Pinot Grigio Corvara Valdadige 2017
(Valdadige)   $15

This wine was made from hand-harvested 100% Pinot Grigio that following a long, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel was aged on its lees (wasted yeast).

Aroma: Gala apple, Red Delicious apple, green apple, pear, unripe nectarine, melon, lemon, citrus, peach blossom, jasmine rice, spicy, applewood sauvignon blanc, classic pinot grigio.

Palate: Anjou pear, yellow apple, orchard fruit, melon, grapefruit, bright citrus, raw cinnamon, spicy, texture, clean, crisp, refreshing.

Finish: Cherries, creamy, apple-cinnamon, apple skin, sauvignon blanc, refreshing, rich, luxurious.

Gold Medal

Planeta
Eruzione 1614 Carricante 2016
(Sicily)   $25

To make this wine, hand-selected grapes (90% Carricante & 10% Riesling) from the Mt. Etna area were fermented in stainless steel and aged on its lees (wasted yeast) for six months before bottling.

Aroma: Granny Smith apple, unripe apple, white peach, orchard fruit, citrus, herbs, mild honey, banana cream, brie rind, Old World funk, mineral.

Palate: Granny Smith apple, unripe apple, orchard fruit, citrus, lees, buttery, salty, ocean, mineral, tangy, high acid, Old World Bulgarian style.

Finish: Granny Smith apple, pear, lemon, citrus pith, funky, lees, effervescent, crisp.

Gold Medal

Vino dei Fratelli
Pinot Grigio 2017
(Collio)   $13

Made from hand-harvested 100% Pinot Grigio grapes, this wine underwent temperature-controlled fermentation and aging for six months in stainless steel tanks.

Aroma: Stone fruit, guava, citrus, apple blossoms, floral, herbal, fenugreek seeds, earthy, stones, sauvignon blanc.

Palate: Honey Crisp apple, Red Delicious apple, green apple, white peach, pear, melon, light honey, low acid, fresh, clean.

Finish: Apple, skinless apple, cloves, lemony sauvignon blanc, well-balanced, soft, elegant.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Luisi
Pinot Grigio 2017
(Collio) $18

This wine was made from 100% hand-harvested Pinot Grigio grapes from San Floriano del Collio that were fermented at controlled temperatures over two weeks and aged in stainless steel for five months before bottling.

Aroma: Red Delicious apple, tart Golden apple, Bosc pears, unripe pear, citrus, light pineapple, mild lemon, honey, white blossom, gardenia, light floral, mineral, oak.
Palate: Pear, underripe pear, fruit salad, tangerine, orange blossom, honey, gardenia, oak, tangy, acidic, soft, pleasant, easy-drinking.
Finish: White peach, dry pear, citrus, very light lemon, tangerine pith, clean, rich.

Silver Medal

Ascevi Luwa
Ceròu Pinot Grigio 2017
(Collio) $18

This wine was fashioned from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes that were hand-harvested and fermented for two weeks at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, with aging for six months also in stainless steel tanks.

Aroma: Pear, apple cinnamon, spice, floral, spring blossoms, hay, sweet cream butter, brie rind, funky, mineral, salty, oaky.
Palate: Macintosh apples, Golden apple, ripe pear, white peach, orchard fruit, tangerine, lemon, lime, tangy, slight spice, funky, good structure.
Finish: Pear, apple cider, floral, cinnamon, cloves, funky, oak, good structure.

Silver Medal