Placido Pinot Grigio
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood salads, grilled white fish with lemon, and light pasta dishes with pesto or spring vegetables.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1978 by Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi is centered around the historic medieval fortress Castello di Poggio alle Mura in Montalcino, Tuscany. The estate played a pivotal role in the modern renaissance of Brunello di Montalcino through pioneering clonal research on Sangiovese, state-of-the-art vinification techniques, and dedicated environmental sustainability. Operating across prime vineyard sites in Tuscany and Piedmont, the winery harmonizes classic Italian heritage with modern precision. Banfi is internationally celebrated for its benchmark Brunello di Montalcino bottlings, expressive Super Tuscan blends such as Cum Laude and Belnero, and an expansive portfolio of elegant single-varietal and sparkling wines.