Vinska Klet · Bagueri · Pinot Grigio Ramato · Goriška Brda, Slovenia · 2020

The Moment

This is the bottle you open when you want Pinot Grigio with a backbone — not crisp-and-simple, but textured, copper-toned, and quietly complex. It’s for snack boards that turn into dinner, and for the friend who says “I didn’t know Pinot Grigio could taste like this.”

What It Feels Like

In the glass, it’s unmistakable: gold-yellow with copper/bronze reflections — classic Ramato.

The nose is inviting and layered: ripe pear, acacia flower, and grapefruit, with subtle depth behind it — bread crust, a whisper of vanilla, and gentle oak spice.

On the palate, it’s full-bodied and softly mature, opening with juicy red apple and honeysuckle. Skin contact gives it shape and grip, while a clean line of acidity keeps it lifted. The finish is long and persistent, with a lingering vanilla-satin note that feels warm rather than sweet.

Why We Love This Bottle

Because it’s the perfect “bridge” wine — part white, part orange, all table-friendly. It has texture without heaviness, aromatics without perfume, and enough structure to handle real food. A bottle that makes people curious in the best way.

Pair It With (From the Shop)

• Espinaler Octopus in Olive Oil — texture-on-texture; the wine’s grip loves the richness of olive oil

• Espinaler Razor Clams (Brine) — bright, saline pairing that highlights the wine’s grapefruit and mineral edge

• Manzanilla Olives + Water Crackers — briny snack-board perfection; plays beautifully with Ramato structure

Also great with: salmon, scallops, charcuterie (prosciutto), roast chicken, summer pastas, and medium-spice Asian dishes.

The Details

• Grape: Pinot Grigio

• Style: Ramato (skin-contact)

• Region: Goriška Brda, Slovenia

• Skin Contact: ~48 hours

• Fermentation: 80% stainless steel, 20% new barrique (partial malolactic in barrel only)

• ABV: 13.5%

• Serve: ~54°F / 12°C

• Cellar: Drink now, holds well (up to ~10 years)

Category

Still White → Wild & Experimental
(Skin-contact “Ramato” with structure, texture, and a copper hue.)