Giardino Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Vivace Rosé
Giardino Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Vivace Rosé
GRAPES: Pinot Grigio
VINTAGE: 2020
REGION: Delle Venezie, Italy
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 11.5%
PRICE: $5.99
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE WINE PRODUCER CAN BE FOUND HERE
Hi, everyone!
It’s been WAY too long! I just returned from California, where I tasted wine up and down the central coast. It is the most fun I’ve had in quite some time. While we were tasting in Paso Robles, I had an ah-ha moment, and it reaffirmed why I started reviewing wines on my blog. The old saying goes: you can’t judge a book by its cover, and the same applies to wine, you can’t judge a wine by its price. I understand that prices of wine will vary based on the cost of production, raw materials, labor, etc. However, I think sometimes these expensive wines are overrated and overpriced simply because of the name or the packaging. I was sipping on a Pinot Noir during my one tasting that retailed for $90.00, and while it wasn’t terrible, it wasn’t something I would pay $90.00 for, and in fact, I’ve was thinking to myself the entire time that I’ve had better Pinots from Trader Joe’s and Aldi. After all, we like what we like, and it doesn’t matter what the price point is as long as it makes us happy.
Today, I bring you an interesting Rosé that caught my eye at Trader Joe’s, Giardino Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Vivace Rosé. Even though it’s officially Fall, I drink Rosé all year long. I happened to be at a different TJ location, and this bottle caught my eye.
So forget about the pumpkin spice lattes and all the fall decor, and let’s jump into the tasting details. Shall we?
TASTING NOTES:
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Light Peachy-pink hue
Crisp and refreshing; very easy to drink
Slightly effervescent; bubbles when poured into the glass (nothing in the mouth)
Notes of peach, apple, and a hint of citrus
Balanced acidity; smooth, light finish
Verdict:
This was a lovely Rosé to sip on while I was cooking dinner. I enjoyed the notes of peach and citrus and the fact that it was slightly effervescent. Even though I believe in any wine at any time, this bottle would be more enjoyable by the pool as it makes me think of summer. But if your curiosity is piqued, grab a bottle the next time you are at Trader Joe’s, and let me know what you think! I think it would be perfect to pair with a salad or even a pizza. Enjoy!
Until Next Time!