Paraschos not special vintage 2012
- Region
- Italy » Friuli-Venezia Giulia » IGP Venezia Giulia
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2012
- Grapes
- Pinot Grigio
- Alcohol
- 14
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
The hot 2012 vintage resulted in slightly dried grapes. The 'white' grape was turned into red wine through late harvest, long maceration, and longer than usual ageing in old Slavonian oak barrels (36 months).
Ratings
This wine seems to have aged more quickly than expected. Unlike the previous bottle, which had a more vibrant red hue, this one has taken on a colour reminiscent of Madeira. The aroma is intriguing, with VA that integrates well, alongside notes of wild strawberry compote, raw meat, nuts, and a hint of Madeira. It has a medium body, supported by good acidity, tannins, and overall balance, leading to a lengthy aftertaste. While the description might sound mundane, the experience of drinking this wine is far from it. It may not be the most thrilling wine out there, but its unique and charming character makes it an interesting drink.
Look, Alessio decided to serve it blind. What a trickster. My genuine guess was an older Pinot Nero (2010?). Then jokingly, I suggested Pinot Grigio (see Voodoo Child 2021). And the joke turned out to be correct! Mind-blowing.
Shock and excitement aside. This wine is delicious. Not very complex but a charming bouquet of sweet cherry, red flowers and raw meat. Round palate with good balance. I would enjoy a higher acidity, but the age kicks in. A tired strawberry stew.
About Producer
At a Glance
- Evangelos Paraschos is a winemaker from Italian/Slovene border with Greek origin. Together with his kids he runs the winery. The brothers are true polyglots: they speak Greek with their father, Italian between themselves, Slovene with their workers, and English with most of their clients.
- He fell in love with wines of his neighbours and that inspired him to start making wines.
- 7 hectares of vineyards growing on unique soil called "Ponca", based on marlstone rich in minerals of Eocene origin.
Evangelos Paraschos was running a family restaurant. This is where he tasted and fell in love with the wines of his neighbours - Gravner and Radikon. This inspired him to start a winery in the 1990s.
Today, the winery is run by brothers Alexis and Jannis Paraschos and their father Evangelos. With Greek origin and the Italian/Slovene border situation, the brothers speak Greek with their father, Italian between themselves, Slovene with their workers, and English with most of their clients.
The 7 hectares owned by Paraschos are divided among 10 terraced vineyards in Slatnik, between San Floriano and Oslavia, on a typical and unique soil called "Ponca", based on marlstone rich in minerals of Eocene origin. The family cultivates Ribolla Gialla, Friulano, Malvasia Istriana, Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Pinot Noir.