Tasting note
Colour - Mid-gold hue.

Aroma - Hints of gentle peach, lime and grapefruit. Stony edge.

Taste - Crisp, minerally citrus character supported by rounder peach notes and just a suggestion of spice.

	Type:Still White Wine		Country:Moldova		Appellation:Cahul
	Grape Type:Pinot Grigio		Drink Before:End of 2009		Style:Dry
	Alcohol:13.5%		Bottle Size:75cl		Bottle Code:26927

Description
Once the source for fine wines destined for the Tsars of Russia, Moldova today seems stuck in a time warp. Running water is almost unheard-of and the most common form of transport is horse and cart. Yet, its wine potential is enormous and to hurry it along, we helped a promising cellar in Cahul by investing in modern technology and lending them winemaking expertise.

The winery in question is the medal-winning Corten estate which lies in the valley of the river Lungata, in Cahul, southern Moldova. We started working with the team about a decade ago and have been delighted with the award-winning results.

We have selected the Pinot Grigio for your case - a grape best known today for its wines from northern Italy. This Moldovan one, however, is particularly elegant and intense, with a little more weight and spice than the Italian equivalent.

Since 2002, all the grapes of the Corten estate have been certified organic by an official body in New Zealand. This is largely thanks to an excellent climate: the soils and plants are almost entirely pest-free, due to a biting wind which either freezes or blows any trouble away. Plus there is clear sunshine during the day and a large drop in temperature at night, to slow down ripening and help retain aromas, acidity and varietal flavour.