Plump, fat legged Italian principessa named Pinot Grigio

Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Country: Italy
Vintage: 2009
Name: Sydney Ann
Producer: Colli Vicentini SCA for T. Edward Wines
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Tasted at: Irving Vintage Wine Tasting (Groupon)
Date tasted: 05/24/2010
Price: ~$10


- In appearance the wine is clear with pale lemon lemon intensity and greenish hue. After swirling the wine formed quickly streaming wide legs.
- The clean nose reveals medium intensity and youthful development, both of which are common to this varietal. The aromas of lemon and other citrus fruits are aided by the smell of freshly cut Granny Smith apples.
- On the attack my palate detects no sweetness. The wine is bone dry, with medium plus acidity, and medium alcohol. Presence of fat legs at swirling supports the 12.5% alcohol, a relatively high content for a wine that underwent cold fermentation in steel tanks. The medium minus body is balanced. The nose and palate do not fully overlap as the medium flavor intensity shows lemon, yellow grapefruit, and unripened stone fruits. Lengthy wine but only lemon remains on the finish.
- To conclude: awesome value; ready to consume now; pairs with hard cheeses and Spring salads