The 2024 Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio is an elegant expression of Pinot Grigio from the Delle Venezie DOC in northeastern Italy. Sourced from estate-owned vineyards on alluvial clay soils, the fruit is gently pressed, cool fermented and matured on fine lees for six months before further bottle ageing, adding texture while preserving freshness. The nose is bright and expressive, revealing ripe pear, white peach and citrus peel layered with acacia blossom, delicate nutmeg and a subtle mineral lift.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with crisp natural acidity and a silky, rounded texture. Flavours of orchard fruit, preserved lemon and orange peel are complemented by a refreshing saline edge, leading to a long, dry finish with excellent balance and finesse. Fresh yet surprisingly textural, this is a refined Pinot Grigio that overdelivers for its style, earning 91 points from Wine Enthusiast and 90 points from James Suckling.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio is a versatile, food-friendly white that pairs beautifully with grilled prawns, seafood pasta, sushi, fresh salads, roast chicken or soft cheeses. Serve well chilled and enjoy now through 2029 while its vibrant fruit and mineral freshness are at their best.
