Lis Neris Gris Pinot Grigio 2017

Drink now through to 2028. Serve chilled.

Lis Neris is located close to the border with Slovenia in the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli which is famed for its crisp and elegant white wines. The property has been owned by the Pecorari family since 1879 and today it is in the capable hands of Alvaro Pecorari who works some 70 hectares of prime vineyards in the Isonzo Valley. Conditions here are ideal for producing vibrant whites thanks to the gravel soils which absorb heat during the day and release it at night, helping the fruit to ripen evenly and fully.

This stunning single varietal Pinot Grigio is sourced from a specially selected vineyard planted with older vines. The grapes are carefully harvested and sorted by hand and the must is fermented in large 500 litre oak casks. The young wine is then matured on the lees for 11 months with battonage or “lees stirring” to add extra complexity and texture. After bottling the wine is then cellared for a further 12 months before release.

The result is a lively, richly-layered wine which is bursting with fresh citrus and tropical fruit on the nose. On the palate there is a mouthwatering acidity tempered by a well-rounded, creamy texture, medium body and light vanilla and toasted hints from the maturation.