Garling Winemaker Pinot Grigio (1L, 12%)

A light-bodied Moldovan white wine made from Pinot Grigio grapes, produced under the Garling Collection by Wine International Project and presented in a 1-litre bottle at about 12% ABV. Moldova sits on the same latitude as Burgundy and has a winemaking tradition stretching back over 5,000 years. The Garling Collection draws on Moldova's fertile black-earth soils and the moderating influence of the Black Sea, with Pinot Grigio thriving in warm days and cool nights that help preserve acidity. The aroma suggests fresh green apple, pear, citrus blossom and a faint mineral quality. The palate opens with bright lemon and green apple acidity, then ripe white pear and melon, with a lean, crisp texture. The finish is clean and dry, with citrus zest and a slight almond-skin bitterness.