Or, more specifically, white pinot nero since it’s from Italy. My friend Yoko at Winestone had been in the hunt for this for a couple of years. Since she’s got better industry/distributor connections, all I could contribute to this was my encouragement and best wishes.
So let me tell you about Vercesi del Castellazzo Gugiarolo Pinot Nero Blanco straight away. It was funky. And not in a cool way. Kind of like higher-class Zima, with a similar fruity, over yeasted taste. Avoid, avoid, avoid. Pic to come to help you identify this.
Wait, is this a varietal, or did they press the juice with no skin contact? It’s like the yeti – it must be thrilling to find, but ultimately smelly and annoying.
Yeah, no skin contact. And yes, yeti-lke with a hint of Sasquatch.