2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – KRIS Pinot Grigio

Our fourth suggested wine for our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions is KRIS Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2018. Another affordable and popular wine for the holidays.

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2018

W I N E D E S C R I P T I O N

The KRIS winemakers take full advantage of the “delle Venezie” designation by marrying the best fruit from the appellation’s three permitted regions to yield a Pinot Grigio with an unusually expressive flavor profile. Veneto fruit provides the delicate floral notes and the classic almond finish so typical of this region. Grapes sourced from the southwest-facing slopes of the village of Montagna in Alto Adige receive ample sun and contribute ripe yet fresh citrus and pear fruit. The Mulinat estate in Friuli, where the soils are gravelly and well drained produce low-yielding fruit that helps to intensify flavor. The final blend shows depth of flavor in a bold, Northern Italian style.

T A S T I N G N O T E S

Brilliant lemon-green in color, KRIS offers enticing aromas of acacia flowers, citrus, tangerine, and hints of almonds. One of Winebow’s best-selling wines and a great value!

F O O D P A I R I N G

Recommended with risotto, tossed salads, homemade pasta and grilled white meats or salmon.

$17.49 on sale until December 28 at B.C. Liquor Stores

The KRIS winery is located in the beautiful hillside town of Montagna, located in the Northern Italian region of Alto Adige. Here you will find a unique combination of German history and Italian nationality working in unison to produce wines that are artistic, but are born out of modern winemaking practices.

KRIS’ beautifully designed labels are the work of Riccardo Schweizer, a good friend of the winery owner and also a native of Northern Italy. Schweizer, who spent many years studying cubism under Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro in Paris, designed the labels to emphasize the following: the role of the sun in ripening the grapes, the human hand to signify human influence on winemaking, and the lips to symbolize the enjoyment of each sip.

At KRIS the focus is on quality. They are dedicated to low yields to best showcase the unique terroir of the Alto-Adige. The ‘delle Venezie’ designation signifies that the fruit for the Pinot Grigio comes from the appellation’s three permitted regions. The delicate floral notes and almond finish are a result of the Veneto fruit, while the fruit sourced from the slopes of Montagna receive significant sun and contribute fresh citrus and pear flavors. Lastly, the well-drained and gravelly soils of the Mulinat Vineyards help to limit the yields and intensify the flavor.