About this wine
San Angelo ('Holy Angel') was the first varietal Pinot Grigio ever produced in Montalcino. White-gold in color with a fresh bouquet of pear, peach, anise and honey, it shows lush tropical fruit balanced by crisp citrus and a hint of natural effervescence, distinguishing it from northern Italian Pinot Grigio.
An easy, crowd-pleasing white — a safe choice for Pinot Grigio drinkers exploring Tuscany.
Sommelier's Note
"San Angelo has a genuine claim to history as Montalcino's first varietal Pinot Grigio — its tropical-leaning fruit gives it more personality than most Pinot Grigio from further north."
Food Pairings
A versatile aperitif and companion to grilled vegetables, pasta primavera, and a wide range of seafood.
When to drink it
Aperitifs, light lunches, and seafood dinners.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Grigio
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Price Range
- $16-20
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Pinot Grigio — the first varietal Pinot Grigio ever produced in Montalcino. Free-run juice is fermented at controlled low temperatures (roughly 15-18C) and given brief lees contact, preserving fresh fruit character and a light natural effervescence.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes San Angelo unique among Pinot Grigio wines?
- It was the first varietal Pinot Grigio ever produced in Montalcino, and its warm-climate ripeness gives it a fuller, more tropical character than northern Italian Pinot Grigio.
- What does San Angelo Pinot Grigio taste like?
- It shows aromas of pear, peach, anise and honey, with lush tropical fruit balanced by crisp citrus and a hint of minerality.
- What food pairs well with San Angelo?
- It works well as an aperitif and with grilled vegetables, pasta primavera, and a wide range of seafood.
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