Venica & Venica 'Jesera' Pinot Grigio Collio, 2024 Provence We would pair it with

We would pair it with butternut squash ravioli

delicate smoke

giving the whole thing a playful lift rather than heavy richness

still with enough acid to remain light and fresh on the palate

the Pasquet family decided against using the export-oriented terms such as VS

Venica & Venica 'Jesera' Pinot Grigio Collio, 2024 Provence We would pair it with100% Pinot Grigio from the single vineyard "Jesera", meaning "little lake" in Slovenian. The property is literally 1. 5 miles from the Slovenian border in the town of Collio, in the Friuli region of Italy. Jesera was once part of an ancient sea bed, and lies at the base of a valley near a stream. An extended maceration time gives this wine its distinct cold color. It is mostly aged in stainless steel, but around 10% of the wine goes into large barrels