Lobster, shrimp, clams, crab and oysters are all ideal partners for this medium bodied wine, and the dryness and acidity lift the flavors of the shellfish and work to highlight them. These light and zesty flavors dance on the tongue and are followed by a soft, earthy, wet stone tone that finishes quickly and leaves you wanting more.Īs with many dry white wines, Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio pairs wonderfully with shellfish, particularly when it is cooked to a tender finish. The medium bodied, dry quality is wonderfully palatable and makes for easy drinking, and the medium acidity is just enough to wake up those taste buds and enliven your senses.Īnd, like many other Pinot Grigio wines, it tends to be lower in calories.Ĭitrus high notes follow the primary characters and transport you to the lemon and orange groves of Italy. On first sipping you will detect those tree fruit notes of pear, apple and even a hint of apricot in the well balanced bouquet. ![]() Pour out a glass and you will notice the pale gold color that shimmers and glistens in the light, indicative of the zesty, fruitful characters you are about to enjoy. This wine is very herbal on the nose, and as you open the bottle the first thing you will sense will be whafts of summer hay and garden sage, followed by more subtle lemony fragrances threading through the aroma. The lovely thing about Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio is that it tastes exactly how you would hope a classic Pinot would taste, and though there are no big surprises, the freshness and crispness that it delivers is simply timeless. ![]() Taste profile: Dry, medium body, medium acidity, pear, apple and citrus lemon. Region: Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige / Atesino delle Venezie
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