The 2003 Bella Sera Pinot Grigio is medium-straw incolor with aromas of apricot and tropical fruit. Well balanced and dry, subtle flavors of apples and pears dance in the mouth. Harmony and balance are the principal characteristics of this vintage. This light to medium bodied wine is refreshingly crisp with a silky finish that allows it to pair well with foods of all types.

The Bella Sera Pinot Grigio is a crisp, clean and refreshing example of excellence from the Tre Venezie region of Northeastern Italy. Pinot Grigio, known for mouth watering acidity, subtle fruit, and gentle aromas has flourished here for over a century. Protected from the cold and damp climate of Europe by the Alps, the generations-old vineyards of Tre Venezie are home to numerous climatic zones. The vineyards are located near the Adriatic Sea and Lake Garda to ensure the "warm days and cool nights" necessary to create an outstanding Pinot Grigio. These ideal growing conditions and minimal wine maker influence have created a remarkable Pinot Grigio that is "true to the grape."

Wine maker notes

The 2003 growing season was characterized by dry conditions throughout Italy from February through harvest time in September. The vines were challenged to thrive and produce fruit amongst the lowest levels of precipitation in the last fifty years. The grape maturation process was exceptional, yielding fruit with above average sugar levels and particular intensity of flavor. The 2003 harvest produced similar quantities to that of the prior year but with superior concentration of flavor and aromatic components. Grapes were harvested at full maturation and with above average sugar content during the last week of September. These unique growing conditions translated into an unusually crisp, fresh, yet ripe Pinot Grigio vintage.

Technical notes

Varietal Content: 88% Pinot Grigio, 12% Chardonn Varietal Origin: Delle Venezie Titratable Acidity: 1 pH: 3 Alcohol Level: 12 Residual Sugar: 0

Food pairing

Particularly good pairings include grilled vegetables, light pastas, and seafood.

Producer

At Bella Sera, we make graceful and inviting wines from Italy. Our wines celebrate life’s everyday gatherings, and they honor the Italian tradition of bringing family and friends together for simple, delicious food with the perfect bottle of white or red. We make Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Chianti from some of the most renowned winegrowing regions in Italy. And, we make our wines to complement food.