Cabert Friuli Pinot Grigio Sangiovese

Cabert Friuli Pinot Grigio SangiovesePairs with: Linguine with clams Good for: Dinner with friends Grape: Pinot Grigio I am from: Friuli, Italy The Story: Cabert was founded in 1960 as a co operative winery in the Udine region, 40 miles northwest of Trieste and famed for its Pinot Grigio. Why You'll Love Me: Crisp, linear pear notes lean into a lingering fruit forward finish; look for a persistent presence of fresh tree fruit and a lean elegance.

dark curaçaos of the era—giving birth to the modern "Triple Sec" category

accented by notes of baking spices

a crisp Vodka Soda

food-friendly acidity

roasted leg of lamb with rosemary

rich lamb kofta

Gian Marco’s labels have a painting of the famous journalist Mario Soldati who was in love with Carema calling it Italy’s best wine and always noted how you tasted sun and rock from these Nebbiolo’s

strawberries and prunes

terroir driven wines for drinkers of all walks of life

and a heavy dusting of dried garrigue (wild thyme and rosemary)

majestic masterpiece that values depth and harmony over simple

coupled with brilliant winemaking