Alois Lageder 2024 Dolomiti Terra Pinot Grigio 750ml

Pouring a brilliant straw-yellow colour with a vibrant green shimmer, the 2024 Alois Lageder Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio offers a pure, energetic expression of the high-altitude Dolomite vineyards. This crisp Italian white opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe yellow pear, fragrant hawthorn, and a subtle touch of toasted hazelnut. The palate is light-bodied yet richly textured, delivering a juicy surge of zesty lemon, crisp green apple, and white peach. A bright, crystalline acidity drives the wine forward, concluding with a mouth-watering finish accented by an intriguing hint of bitter almond and a whisper of smoke. This is a wonderfully refreshing and precise Pinot Grigio that highlights the region's signature limestone minerality.

Pair this lively alpine Pinot Grigio with dishes that complement its bright acidity and subtle orchard fruit flavours. Classic accompaniments include a delicate white fish carpaccio, pan-seared scallops with a lemon butter sauce, or a light seafood risotto. It also pairs beautifully with a fresh caprese salad or roasted chicken breast infused with tarragon and thyme.