Calabria Belena Pinot Grigio 2025 from Riverina delivers fragrant Nashi pear and lychee with crisp green apple flavours. A delicate, mineral-forward wine available to buy online in Australia now.
Appearance
Pale straw with brilliant clarity, this Pinot Grigio displays the classic, delicate hue characteristic of the variety. The wine's pristine appearance reflects the careful winemaking and quality fruit selection from the Riverina region.
Aroma
The bouquet is fragrant and inviting, showcasing hints of Nashi pear and fresh lychee. These delicate aromatics create a classic taste profile that is both refined and approachable, with subtle floral undertones adding complexity to the nose.
Palate
Crisp and delicate on the palate, this wine offers flavours of juicy green pear and apple. The tannins bring a mouth-watering acidity that provides excellent structure and balance. The finish is elegant and mineral-forward, with a clean, refreshing conclusion that invites another sip. This interplay of fruit purity and minerality creates a wine of remarkable drinkability.
Pairs With
Fresh seafood, Caesar salad, grilled chicken, antipasto platters, and light Asian cuisine. The wine's crisp acidity and delicate fruit profile make it an ideal companion for casual dining and warm-weather entertaining.
The 2025 Calabria Belena Pinot Grigio showcases meticulous winemaking techniques designed to preserve the variety's delicate aromatics and fresh fruit character. Harvested in the cool of the night to maintain optimal freshness, the fruit is immediately crushed and de-stemmed before being gently pressed to extract the finest juice. The clarified juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks, a method that retains the wine's vibrant fruit flavours and crisp acidity. Following fermentation, the majority of the blend is centrifuged clean to preserve the pure fruit aromatics that define this elegant style. However, a few smaller parcels are left on lees for a further three to four weeks with weekly stirring, a technique that builds mouthfeel and adds textural complexity whilst maintaining the wine's characteristic freshness and minerality.
Heritage & Vintage Conditions
Crafted by the Calabria Family in the Riverina region, Calabria Belena pays homage to the second generation—Bill and Lena—whose determined spirit, grace and tenacity saw them work tirelessly through challenging times to prepare for future generations, embodying a true partnership. Established 75 years ago, with a story spanning almost 90 years, the Calabria journey has not been an easy road, but through determination, hard work and family vision, Calabria Family Wines has flourished to become one of Australia's top 20 wine producers. The 2025 vintage from Riverina delivered excellent fruit quality, with the region's warm days and cool nights allowing the Pinot Grigio grapes to develop intense varietal character whilst retaining the crisp, mouth-watering acidity that makes this wine so refreshing and food-friendly.
