Il Pino Pinot Grigio
Classic Movie Pairing
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)In this beloved holiday classic, a young Natalie Wood is turned into a true believer by a department store Santa Claus (Oscar winner Edmund Gwenn). Memorable not only for its charming sentimentality, the film also offers a humorous take on the commercialism that surrounds the Christmas season. Directed by George Seaton and co-starring Maureen O'Hara and John Payne, the movie also won Academy Awards for its story and screenplay. Much like this feel-good film, this Pinot Grigio is a refreshing treat that is sure to brighten any day.
About This Wine
Wine Food Pairings
Antipasti, chicken, fish, shellfish, pasta, pork, mild cheeses.
Wine Flavor Profile
Il Pino is a crisp, dry white wine with aromas of apple, apricot, acacia blossom and citrus. The palate is brimming fresh-sliced apple, pear and bright lemon, and finishes with a mineral edge.
Pinot Grigio is one of the most popular whites in the U.S––loved for its refreshing, delicate flavors. Il Pino is a superb example, crafted by talented winemaker Giuseppe Secchi, whose expert local knowledge led him to top-performing vineyards. It’s a thirst-quenching, crowd-pleasing white you and your dinner guests will love.
The wine comes from the high-altitude Adige Valley in Delle Venezie, which is home to some of the best-quality Pinot Grigio in Italy.Long sunny days and cooling mountain breezes ensure slow and even ripening, resulting in grapes with vibrant aromatics and great freshness.
In this beloved holiday classic, a young Natalie Wood is turned into a true believer by a department store Santa Claus (Oscar winner Edmund Gwenn). Memorable not only for its charming sentimentality, the film also offers a humorous take on the commercialism that surrounds the Christmas season. Directed by George Seaton and co-starring Maureen O'Hara and John Payne, the movie also won Academy Awards for its story and screenplay. Much like this feel-good film, this Pinot Grigio is a refreshing treat that is sure to brighten any day.
“Refreshing to drink. Balanced. A real charmer.”
Gilbert & Gaillard
on a previous vintage