TOP 5 GARDA DOC PINOT GRIGIO

Prendina DOC Garda Pinot Grigio 2020

£/ ££ Vinum Ltd, Brentford

A few miles from Garda on rolling morainic hills, the estate’s 42ha centre on a 14thcentury farm bought by the Piona family in 1958. Intense floral notes of lime blossom and jasmine. Well balanced, refreshing, and very drinkable. Alc 12.5% www.prendina.com

Marchesini Marcello DOC Garda Pinot Grigio 2020

£/ ££ n/a UK

The 3rd generation of Marchesinis, Erika and Giorgia, the oenologist, run this business. 12ha of vineyards are managed using integrated pest management. This wine comes from 30year-old vines. Hints of elderflower and white fruit on the nose; taut and full bodied on the palate. Alc 13% www.marcellomarchesini.it

Pratello DOC Garda Pinot Grigio 2020

£ / ££ Vintage Roots Ltd; Berkmann Wine Cellars Ltd; Selected Italian Imports Ltd

The Bertola family cultivates 80ha of vineyards, with a focus on biodiversity. They value a natural approach to agronomic processes, and make their own organic fertilizer. Hints of honeysuckle and golden delicious apple are on show here. Distinctive on the palate, revealing a nicely acidic, flavourful verve. Good weight. Alc 12%

Villabella DOC Garda Pinot Grigio 2020

£/ ££ n/a UK

50 years ago, the Cristoforetti and Delibori families co-founded this winery in Calmasino. It has gradually expanded and now covers 220ha planted in various areas around Verona. Herbs and a hint of citrus on the nose. The well-paced palate opens with a refreshing acidity that’s counterbalanced with good texture. Alc 12.5% www.vignetivillabella.com

Cantina Marsadri “Brolo” DOC Garda Pinot Grigio 2020

£ / ££ n/a UK

Founded in 1879, and now led by the sixth generation, Laura Marsadri with her husband Mario. A floral and fruity bouquet shows notes of elderflower, plum and apple, leading to a soft, structured mouth with a lingering finish.

Alc 12% www.cantinemarsadri.com

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