Tavernello
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
Caviro, Italy’s leading wine group, was founded as a farming cooperative in 1966 in the heart of Emiglia-Romagna. Their mission is to enhance winegrowers’ grapes in a territory with a rich wine identity. Since their founding, the group has grown to include 13,000 winegrowers across seven Italian regions.
Tavernello is Caviro’s flagship brand and is the number-one wine brand in Italy. The excellent value of Tavernello comes from combining generations of Italian tradition with modern winemaking techniques. Enjoyed by Italian families for over 30 years, the wines are approachable varietals and blends that celebrate and represent the Italian lifestyle. The exceptional quality and value for money makes Tavernello’s wines ideal everyday drinkers.
As a cooperative, Caviro is dedicated to sustainability with the vision of managing the land so it can be passed onto future generations. They have received leading sustainability awards for their holistic and dedicated approach to economic, social, and environmental sustainability, adding even more value to every glass of Tavernello.
Tasting Notes
Straw yellow in color with a distinctive perfume of white peach and grapefruit. On the palate, it is dry, full, and well balanced.
Cultivation
Sourced from the north east of Italy the grapes to make this wine are machine harvested in early September.
Vinification
Destemmed and traditionally pressed. Fermentation takes place in 300 – 1600hl tanks at 18 °C for 8-10 days. The wine is stored in stainless steel tanks for 3-4 months before bottling.
APPELLATION
DOC Venezie
VARIETAL
100% Pinot Grigio
ABV
12%
ALTITUDE
25-50 meters
SOIL
Clay, gravel
PHILOSOPHY
Traditional