There are few grape varieties that are able to meet with transversal acclaim, both from experts and professionals in the sector and from simple enthusiasts. Among these is undoubtedly Pinot Grigio, the symbolic variety of our North East. Especially when, as in this case, it is a truly well-made product, produced by an important entity such as Castello di Spessa, from grapes harvested in estate vineyards that are now over 30 years old. We are in the municipality of Cormons and here the harvest begins at the end of August. The carefully selected grapes are soon taken to the winery for processing. After a soft pressing, the bunches are placed in a steel tank to begin the fermentation phase at a controlled temperature. At the end of this process, the wine matures, again in steel, in contact with the noble lees until at least March. Straw yellow with greenish highlights, on the nose this Pinot Grigio, DOC Friuli Isonzo, offers notes of ripe fruit and acacia flowers. In the mouth, however, it is dry and fresh, characterised by a beautiful persistence that prolongs the pleasure of each sip for several minutes. If you bring it to the table at a nice dinner with friends, make sure you have at least two bottles ready in the fridge. It won't last long, especially if the menu is all fish, with a tasty fritter or a first course of spaghetti allo scoglio. It is also good with white meats and vegetable soups.