2006 Valter Scarbolo Pinot Grigio "Ramato"

It was an absolutely beautiful evening tonight, we decided to take in some evening sun on the balcony, and I had a hankering for something pink. Scarbolo to the rescue. Ramato means copper, and this wine has such a pretty colour - according to Valter, this is the natural colour for this grape, really reminds me of those Austrian Schilchersekts... this wine, half cold macerated, half skin-fermented. Lots of nectarine, orange peel (R. says Mandarins) and smoke on both the nose and palate. Much more depth than the usual PG, good acidity and full of mineral and bitters. A little "darker" than when I had this a few months ago but still a really great aperitif.