2003 Terlano Alto Adige Pinot Grigio

In the world of whites, Italy’s Pinot Grigio is usually considered a lightweight summer wine. But the Pinot Grigios from Cantina Terlano in the Alto Adige in northeast Italy have an interesting mineral character that comes from the vineyards’ volcanic soils. With its beautiful texture, notes of apple and citrus, and zesty finish, the cellar’s 2003 basic Pinot Grigio is a phenomenal food wine. It goes as well with prosciutto or chicken liver crostini as it does with grilled fish or spicy Asian food. An all-season basic.

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Region: Alto Adige, Italy

Price: About $18

Style: Crisp and minerally

Food it goes with: Prosciutto, grilled fish, Asian food

Where you find it: Wine Exchange in Orange (714) 974-1454; (800) 76WINEX