Some of the finest examples of Italian white wine come from Collio DOC, a Hilly region in Northeastern Friuli that borders Slovenia.  Wines from this region are easily identified.  Normally, the labels will have the name of the producer, the varietal, and the word Collio.  Simple enough. 

Pinot Grigio is the most planted grape in Friuli, where it is considered a "Noble" varietal.  While there are some indistinct examples that are bottled under the "Friuli" DOC, a Pinot Grigio from Collio is all but guaranteed to be a high-quality wine.   

The wine shows a copper hue in the glass.  This is because Pinot Grigio is NOT a white grape.  The color comes from a brief maceration on the skins.  

Winemaker Notes

#44 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022

The nose is complex, subtle and enfolding. Generous and floral, with notes of acacia flowers, jasmine, hawthorn, broom and elderflower, followed by hints of white and yellow fruits like pears, peaches, Golden Delicious apples and apricot, blended with a fresh minerality and a pleasant citrus note. Sweet sensations of lemon cream and crème brûlée are supported by a spicy freshness. The palate is full-bodied, crisp, rounded. A fresh, enfolding, mineral and savory entry. Complex mouthfeel with rich notes of white peaches, lychees, apples and winter melon, complemented by sweet hints of tea biscuits. Fresh, tangy and harmonious. The very long, lingering finish offers a fruity, salty aftertaste.
Pairs beautifully with fish, shellfish, risottos, and baked vegetables.

If you like crisp, mineral driven white wines, but you have a bias against Pinot Grigio, I implore you to give this wine a try.