Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Albino Armani – “Colle Ara” Pinot Grigio, 2023
Terra dei Forti DOC – Valdadige – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A skin-contact Pinot Grigio from Valdadige, crafted with short maceration to extract color, texture, and phenolic grip. The 2023 vintage brings a fresh, lifted profile, balancing structure with vibrancy, far from the neutral, conventional style.

Aromas & Flavors
Layered and expressive: dried orchard fruit, orange peel, subtle spice, and tea-like notes. Savory nuances with a light herbal edge.

Mouthfeel
Textural and structured with gentle phenolic grip (almost tannin-like). Dry, with notable sapidity and salinity, supported by 2023’s bright acidity. Clean, persistent finish without astringency.

Food Pairings
Ideal with Asian fusion, noodles, grilled seafood, and umami-driven dishes. Also excellent with roasted vegetables or lightly spiced cuisine.

Verdict
A smart, expressive Pinot Grigio that bridges classic Italian precision and orange wine philosophy. The 2023 vintage adds extra lift, making it both intriguing and highly drinkable. A perfect “surprise bottle.”

🍷 Did You Know?
Pinot Grigio has naturally pink/grey skins, which—when macerated, create that copper hue and subtle structure most modern styles avoid. — 2 months ago

Dean

9.3

Can taste the underground salty springs. Citrus flavors. Very interesting. Older vines. — 5 years ago

with Lysanne

Michael Subrizi

9.5

A sentimental flavor for me as this is how the wines of my childhood tasted. — 10 years ago

Jay Towslee

9.0

Crisp, nice acid, 2013
— 11 years ago

Grace

10

cheap yummy — 2 years ago

Steve Jenks

9.3

Really good — 5 years ago

Dan Murphy

Territory Manager for Anvil Wine Company

9.3

Acidity and bright, bruised fruit - 2006. Impressive — 7 years ago

Laith A

9.2

2007 vintage... drinking beautifully now... medium body with lots of strawberries and raspberries... nice pairing with pasta! — 10 years ago

Jaime Pérez

9.0

Tried it at a restaurant and bought a bottle to have at home. — 11 years ago

Pat A

9.8

This is really good, at my dad's from village corner — 4 years ago

Marcia Costa De Sant Anna

9.3

De cor amarelo-palha, com borbulhas abundantes e muito finas. No nariz, notas de maçã, abacaxi, rosas brancas e mel.
Na boca traz excelente acidez para equilibrar com suas notas adocicadas, embaladas por notas amendoadas. Com 11% de álcool, é um vinho delicioso que desce facilmente. — 5 years ago

Eric L.

9.2

This bottle really exceeded my expectations. Just a beautiful nose of sandalwood, Asian spices, dried cherries, and a bit of dark chocolate. Lovely tart cherry and potpourri on the palate, perhaps just a bit lacking in the mid-palate. The tannins really show up on the finish. Paired beautifully with pasta in a truffle cream sauce. — 8 years ago

Anne Carman

9.1

Warm citrus leaf and basil on the nose. Hint of smokiness or even volcanic soil. Lovely round, rich fruit and almond finish. Great structure and pleasing complexity. — 10 years ago

Kathryn Yee

10

Light and crisp — 13 years ago