The 2011 Trentino Pinot Grigio Riserva is a delicious, food-friendly white white with a nice sense of balance, intensity and richness. The careful use of oak (it ages up to 8 months in barrel) has helped to enhance the general density and creaminess of the Pinot Grigio grape. Aromas of apricot, pineapple, almond butter and light cinnamon cream add to the wine’s pleasing performance. It would pair nicely with creamy shrimp risotto.

There’s a really nice, creamy feel to this wine as it moves smoothly across the palate. As it does, the wine imparts lasting flavors of apricot, honey and Golden Delicious apple. There’s a touch of almond spice too and you can’t beat this low price.——M.L.(11/1/2010)—— 88

Mezzacorona’s Pinot Grigio Riserva is a rich and creamy white wine with pretty notes of apricot, peach, pineapple, vanilla and yellow rose. You could pair this wine with scallops, crab legs or chicken.——M.L.(12/15/2009)—— 88