Thursday, August 20, 2009

Oh...OKO! A Charismatic Organic Pinot Grigio

ÖKO Pinot Grigio boasts aromas of fresh fruit, bright flavors of citrus and crisp acidity. The eco-friendly ÖKO Pinot Grigio is produced from organically farmed vineyards in Veneto, Italy. The family who supplies the grapes has been farming for generations and followed a simple goal, guarantee quality. Through the benefits from using natural preventative measures such as cover crops, organic manure and natural predators, the family is able to eliminate the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. To ensure the organic quality of their vineyards, the vineyards are inspected by the Institute for Ethical and Environmental Certification, ICEA, one of the top organic certification bodies of Italy and Europe.The vineyards for ÖKO Pinot Grigio are located in-between the mountains and lowlands, with a continental climate of cold winters and mild summers. The vineyards are planted in gravelly soil of morainic origin consisting primarily of unstratified glacial drift of boulders, gravel, sand and clay. Both the climate and soil composition is ideally suited for white wine production, allowing for full development of flavors while maintaining the natural acidity, making for crisp refreshing white wines.Enjoy ÖKO Pinot Grigio with any white meat dish, salad, or cheese plate.