Maso Canali's Pinot Grigio Complements Grilled Summer Seafood

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Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:18pm EDT 

  TRENTINO, ITALY, Jun 16 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Grilling season has officially begun and chefs, both expert and novice,
are looking for the perfect sip to complement their seafood treats. Light
colored fish in particular exude a natural saltiness when grilled, which
calls for a crisp white wine partner like Maso Canali's Pinot Grigio.

    "Maso Canali employs the labor-intensive Passito Method, infusing our
wines with complexity, depth and a ripe tropical fruit taste. This profile
enhances the delicate flavor characteristic of lighter seafood varieties,
like shrimp, scallops and lobster," says Maso Canali winemaker Fabrizio
Gatto.

    Choosing a white wine for a shellfish dish seems simple, but can be
tricky. A frequent mistake is to select an oak-aged wine; oaked wines
contain tannins, which can clash with iodine-rich shellfish. However,
Pinot Grigios, like those produced by Maso Canali, see no oak, making
them an ideal partner to shellfish, including clams, mussels, prawns and
crab.

    Tasting Notes

    The Maso Canali 2008 Pinot Grigio has a brilliant pale golden color. The
nose delivers nectarine and light citrus, and the wine is characterized by
enticing flavors of lemon and fresh apple, with floral notes. It is
well-balanced with depth on the palate, fresh acidity and a long clean
finish. Suggested retail price: $23. Available at retailers nationwide and
at www.thebarrelroom.com.

    About Maso Canali

    Maso Canali originated on a 17-acre, family-owned vineyard in Trentino,
Italy. The Canali family has lived on the estate for more than 500 years
and has been planting Pinot Grigio grapes there since 1893. The fruit for
the 2008 vintage was drawn from this estate and other carefully chosen
sources in the premier growing region of Trentino. Because the Maso Canali
vineyard is 500 meters above sea level, the soil has a special mineral
concentration, which adds character to the wine. For more information on
Maso Canali, visit www.masocanali.com.

    



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