2024 Mario Schiopetto Pinot Grigio Collio Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Domaine Auchere White pepper and clove spice

White pepper and clove spice notes add to the complexity and depth of the wine overall

this 2021 riesling GG is going to take a while to come out of its shell

with a sophistication and complexity beyond its price point

slightly more malic in style

anise and thyme to round out the finish

2024 Mario Schiopetto Pinot Grigio Collio Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Domaine Auchere White pepper and clove spiceA benchmark pinot grigio with striking purity and poise, offering notes of peach stone, raw almonds and citrus blossom, alongside a flinty character and a hint of lime pith, all supported by superb freshness and minerality. The elegant, medium to full bodied palate is both silky and weightless, yet displays remarkable length and laser like focus. Among the finest of its kind, if not the best. Drink or hold. James Suckling