Casa Freschi is a relatively small operation with holdings in both Langhorne Creek and Adelaide Hills. As the name implies, Casa Freschi has a strong Italian leaning, reflected in the wines bottled under its label including 'Profondo', a red blend, 'La Signora' Nebbiolo, 'La Signorina', a northern Italian inspired blend of Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Grigio and 'Ragazzi' Pinot Grigio.
A vineyard in Summertown in the cool Adelaide Hills provides the fruit for the 'Ragazzi' Pinot Grigio. Thanks to its cool climate origin, the wine is characterised by bright acidity. There is good apple orchard fruit intensity, and aromatic depth not often found in Australian Pinot Gris/Grigio. This is a very good example of the variety; it makes an excellent aperitif and wine to sit alongside an antipasto platter on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
2011 ‘RAGAZZI’ PINOT GRIGIO
Producer: Casa Freschi
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2011
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
ABV: 12.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $24.99
Date tasted: 18 March 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery green. Clean and fresh aromatic nose of white nectarine, honeydew melon, Nashi pear and green apples, lifted floral notes. Dry, medium bodied, good fruit intensity; green apples, grapefruit. Fresh, clean and crisp, elevated by a fine thread of acidity and pleasant sourness on the finish.
Score: 16/20
A vineyard in Summertown in the cool Adelaide Hills provides the fruit for the 'Ragazzi' Pinot Grigio. Thanks to its cool climate origin, the wine is characterised by bright acidity. There is good apple orchard fruit intensity, and aromatic depth not often found in Australian Pinot Gris/Grigio. This is a very good example of the variety; it makes an excellent aperitif and wine to sit alongside an antipasto platter on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
2011 ‘RAGAZZI’ PINOT GRIGIOProducer: Casa Freschi
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2011
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
ABV: 12.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $24.99
Date tasted: 18 March 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery green. Clean and fresh aromatic nose of white nectarine, honeydew melon, Nashi pear and green apples, lifted floral notes. Dry, medium bodied, good fruit intensity; green apples, grapefruit. Fresh, clean and crisp, elevated by a fine thread of acidity and pleasant sourness on the finish.
Score: 16/20
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