The Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is the source of popular, refreshing white wines, but also distinctive and delicious copper-pink ones, called tamari, which were the subject of a masterclass at this year’s London Wine Fair. Patrick Schmitt MW reports.
When choosing which aspect of Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC to present to the UK trade at this year ’s London Wine Fair, it became clear that one area would make a suitable focus. During past masterclasses, we had concentrated on this classification’s rise to fame, and its scope, taking in a range of styles, from light and fresh, to sparkling, and richer expressions. But in 2023, an era when rosé is so fashionable, and a maturing category with an increasingly premium positioning, it was logical to consider ‘the pink side of Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC’. After all, not only is Pinot Grigio rosé, rosato, blush, or, to use its regionally-specific term – ramato, something with a long history, it’s also a delicious and distinctive alternative to Provençal pinks – which are becoming pricier as supply constraints begin to set in as global demand intensifies. With that as a background, we used the London Wine Fair to present some fine pink wines made with Pinot Grigio, hoping to raise awareness for rosé produced in the delle Venezie DOC. As part of that, it seemed necessary to discuss how the wines are made. Key to the colour of pink Pinot Grigio is the grape’s skin. The berries
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