Placido Pinot Grigio
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Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1–2 years of the vintage release, to fully appreciate its vibrant acidity and crisp fruit profile.
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Fresh seafood salads, grilled white fish with lemon, and light pasta dishes with pesto or spring vegetables.
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Placido, a label crafted under the visionary stewardship of the historic Banfi estate, showcases a delightful expression of Pinot Grigio sourced from the sun-drenched vineyards of Sicily. While Banfi is globally renowned for its pioneering work in Tuscany, the estate recognized the incredible potential of Sicily's unique Mediterranean terroir to craft vibrant, accessible wines. In this southern Italian paradise, the Pinot Grigio grape escapes its cooler northern stereotype, basking in intense sunshine tempered by cooling sea breezes. Cultivated in soils rich in marine sediment and volcanic influence, the grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This meticulous, unoaked process preserves the grape's natural, bright acidity and coaxes out charming aromas of fresh pear, citrus blossom, and a hint of tropical warmth, embodying the relaxed, joyful spirit of Sicilian hospitality.
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Founded in 1978 by the Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi is a pioneering estate headquartered at the historic Castello di Poggio alle Mura in Montalcino, Tuscany. The winery is globally renowned for its groundbreaking clonal research on the Sangiovese grape, which helped redefine the quality and consistency of Brunello di Montalcino, alongside its state-of-the-art, sustainable winemaking technologies. While deeply rooted in Tuscany, Banfi has expanded its footprint to Piedmont, crafting a diverse portfolio of premium wines that ranges from elegant Brunellos and innovative Super Tuscans like Cum Laude and Belnero, to expressive whites like San Angelo Pinot Grigio and Fontanelle Chardonnay.