{"product_id":"massican-pinot-grigio","title":"Massican Pinot Grigio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassican Pinot Grigio\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright, Mediterranean-inspired California white that gives Pinot Grigio a more textured, mineral-driven expression. The current release blends \u003cstrong\u003e79% Pinot Grigio with 21% Cortese\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining fruit from \u003cstrong\u003eSonoma, Clarksburg, and Napa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bottled at just \u003cstrong\u003e11.9% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e and fermented across stainless steel and neutral French oak, it delivers a dry, energetic profile of citrus, fresh flowers, sea salt, almond, and chalky minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassican was founded by winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eDan Petroski\u003c\/strong\u003e with a focus on fresh, Mediterranean-inspired white wines. The Pinot Grigio continues that philosophy, offering an Italian-influenced interpretation of the variety while drawing its fruit entirely from California vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current blend is \u003cstrong\u003e79% Pinot Grigio and 21% Cortese\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pinot Grigio is sourced from the \u003cstrong\u003eYountmill Vineyard in Napa, Thompson Vineyard in Dry Creek Valley, and Lost Slough Vineyard in Clarksburg\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the Cortese comes from Lost Slough. Overall sourcing is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e46% Sonoma, 47% Clarksburg, and 7% Napa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassican uses a combination of fermentation and aging vessels to build texture without sacrificing freshness. Approximately half of the wine is fermented and aged in \u003cstrong\u003eneutral French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, including large \u003cstrong\u003e1,650-gallon neutral French oak foudres\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the remainder is fermented in \u003cstrong\u003estainless-steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e. More than half of the contributing vineyards are organically farmed, and Massican states that glyphosate is not used for weed control in any of the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is fragrant and lively, opening with \u003cstrong\u003efresh flowers, lemon blossom, citrus zest, lime, and subtle orchard fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mineral and saline notes add dimension, giving the aromatics a distinctly coastal, Mediterranean feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong\u003ebone-dry, crisp, and vibrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with flavors of \u003cstrong\u003elime zest, lemon, grapefruit, white flowers, almond, and chalky minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Cortese contributes additional freshness and structure, while the neutral oak brings subtle texture without adding obvious woody flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is clean, mouthwatering, and mineral-driven, with lingering citrus, floral character, sea salt, and almond. At \u003cstrong\u003e11.9% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e and approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.1 g\/L residual sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e, it remains exceptionally dry and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes \u003cstrong\u003eMassican Pinot Grigio\u003c\/strong\u003e especially compelling is its combination of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Grigio and Cortese, multi-region California sourcing, very low residual sugar, and mixed stainless-steel and neutral-oak fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than producing a simple, neutral Pinot Grigio, Massican creates a more serious and gastronomic style with texture, salinity, and pronounced mineral freshness. The \u003cstrong\u003e2025 vintage received 93 points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it \u003cstrong\u003ewell chilled\u003c\/strong\u003e as an aperitif or alongside oysters, grilled fish, shellfish, crudo, fresh salads, soft cheeses, antipasti, or lighter Mediterranean dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Massican Pinot Grigio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dry California white wine inspired by the fresh, mineral-driven wines of northern Italy. The current release is a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e79% Pinot Grigio and 21% Cortese\u003c\/strong\u003e sourced from Sonoma, Clarksburg, and Napa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the key specs of Massican Pinot Grigio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current release is \u003cstrong\u003e79% Pinot Grigio and 21% Cortese\u003c\/strong\u003e, bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e11.9% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e with only about \u003cstrong\u003e0.1 g\/L residual sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine is fermented and aged using a combination of stainless steel and neutral French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat flavors characterize Massican Pinot Grigio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect \u003cstrong\u003elime zest, lemon blossom, grapefruit, fresh flowers, orchard fruit, sea salt, almond, and chalky minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, with bright acidity and a clean, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you enjoy Massican Pinot Grigio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe it well chilled as an aperitif or pair it with seafood, oysters, grilled fish, salads, antipasti, fresh cheeses, and other light Mediterranean dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Massican Pinot Grigio special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts distinction comes from the combination of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Grigio with Cortese, grapes sourced across three California regions, extremely dry composition, neutral-oak and stainless-steel fermentation, and Massican’s Mediterranean-inspired winemaking style\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a Pinot Grigio with considerably more texture, salinity, and mineral complexity than a simple everyday white.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gallo Wines Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50227599245560,"sku":"80320","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/0008500003861.webp?v=1787612042","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/massican-pinot-grigio","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}