Corazza Pinot Nero, Friuli 2021

Estate-bottled Friuli Pinot Nero from Patrick Corazza! A restaurant staple up and down the West Coast, this is lighter in body than the California examples, with unheard of complexity for the price. In fact, this wine is lighter and has a more prominent acidity and freshness, making it perfect for every situation, even to accompany fish dishes, which is often difficult to expect from a red!

Why would we include a Pinot Noir (Nero) from Italy, when France is so well known for this varietal? In short - value for your dollar!

The climate and soils in northern Italy's Friuli region are well-suited to light red wines such as Pinot Noir. And this isn't new knowledge - such grapes have a documented history that dates back many centuries.

OK, so these wines offer great value, a long growing history in this region, and... they're versatile food wines! Pair this wine with a wide array of foods, including richer fish dishes, Alpine cheeses, entree salads and the usual lamb/pork/chicken "Pinot triumvirate".