Punzi
Italy’s most popular white wine, Pinot Grigio’s roots run deep in Italy’s northeast regions of Alto Adige, Veneto, and Friuli. Typically a light, crisp, dry white wine with plenty of zippy, mouth-watering acidity, most Pinot Grigios are fresh and fruity. They pairs extremely well with seafood (think shellfish, sushi, ceviche), light pasta dishes and assorted cheese combinations.
The grandfather of the current owner, Andrea, “Duilio Fossi,” started the family business in 1917. He and his son Gianfranco have been recognized for decades for their expertise in making wine in Tuscany. Since he was a young boy, Andrea Fossi spent a lot of time with his father and grandfather. Fossi has been exporting wines to the United States since 1940, when it started selling Chianti. For more than a century, they have concentrated their efforts on selecting fermented juice from producers all over Italy and selling it abroad. Fossi has the flexibility to keep up with the latest trends in the wine industry while also having the experience to preserve past customs. One of Andrea’s first goals is to provide its devoted customers with what he considers to be the best wine value.
- Appellation: Chianti and Friuli
- Owner: Casa Vinicola Fossi Duilio s.r.l. Unipersonale
- Winemaker: Andrea Fossi
- Varieties Grown: Pinot Grigio
- Hectares/Age of Vines: 9 hectares / 25 years
- Altitude/Soil: 150 m / Clay and limestone
- Farming Methods: Conventional