De Bortoli Bella Riva Pinot Grigio 2025 is a savoury, textured, and utterly delicious expression of King Valley Pinot Grigio — part of De Bortoli’s Bella Riva range of classic Italian grape varieties from stunning Victorian wine regions. Aromas of ripe pear, orange blossom, and white pepper, with a mineral and saline character, a distinctive core of fruit, soft acidity, and texture in abundance. Crafted by winemakers Kate Webber and Jai Harrop from low-cropping vines harvested in mid-February during a warm and mild growing season — made for early consumption and perfect for traditional Italian feasting, spicy Asian dishes, and getting together. Belissima! Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Drink within 1–3 years.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale straw with bright silver highlights — the fresh, luminous colour of a King Valley Pinot Grigio harvested at peak ripeness during a warm and mild growing season, with the clarity and vibrancy that stainless steel fermentation and careful lees ageing deliver.
Aroma
Ripe pear, orange blossom, and white pepper — an aromatic profile of genuine Italian character and immediate appeal, with the mineral and saline notes that define the Bella Riva style and the King Valley’s distinctive cool-climate terroir.
Palate
Mineral and saline, with a distinctive core of fruit and soft acidity — texture in abundance, with the complexity and depth that partial fermentation in older French oak casks and extended lees contact deliver. Fresh, lively, and utterly smashable, with a clean, refreshing finish.
Pairs With
De Bortoli Bella Riva Pinot Grigio 2025 is delicious with spicy Asian dishes, grilled seafood, antipasto, light pasta, soft cheeses, and traditional Italian feasting — a versatile, textured Pinot Grigio equally rewarding as an aperitif.
