Pinot Grigio Ancestrale Lunaria Non Filtrato Biodynamic 2024

Region

The mountainous Abruzzo region is on the east coast of central Italy, which is south of Marche and north of Puglia. The region has two distinct areas with the hillside vineyards having warm continental climate with cooling from the Apennine mountains and then the flatter coastal zone which has a warm Mediterranean climate. Abruzzo is home to the red Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, white Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC. Abruzzo mostly produces wines from Montepulciano but also Sangiovese, Pecorino and Passerina as well as more international varietals such as Chardonnay.

Producer

Cantina Orsogna is an award-winning Abruzzo cooperative specialising in native grapes of the region such as Montepluciano d`Abruzzo, Cococciola and Pecorino. Orsogna are committed to the biodynamic principles by which they make their wine and have many certified Demeter biodynamic wines. Under the brand Lunaria, they support the activities of the WWF LIFE Euroturtles project to protect turtles in the Mediterranean. The aim of the project is to improve the conservation status of the loggerhead turtle Caretta Caretta and the green turtle Chelonia Mydas.

Tasting Notes

The Pinot Grigio from the Ancestrale range is a wonderful expression of this variety, with the grapes left to ferment spontaneously and the final wine left unfiltered to allow a natural expression with nothing added or taken away. On appearance the wine has a deep copper and warm pink colour. The bouquet does not disappoint as it opens with notes of white flowers such as jasmine and hawthorn with hints of citrus and pomegranate. The palate has a lovely soft texture enveloping these flavours, balanced by a fresh acidity for a clean refreshing finish.

Food

Pair with elaborate first courses, white meats, fish and shellfish.