Let's be honest - there couldn't be two more boring grapes to put together than pinot grigio and chardonnay, but like the peanut butter and chocolate analogy earlier, there isn't a tastier or more classic mix. And true to form Lageder found a way to bring Dolomite terroir to the wines. They taste of their varietal, but scream of their place too - the chardonnay is still weighty and fruity, but light because of the cool nights in the region. And the often insipid pinot grigio grape turns bright, citrusy and racy when it's rooted in the high altitude of the Alto Adige. So together you get rich floral fruit with a racy, minerally finish and we haven't even touched on the biodynamic benefits yet. Bottom line: it's delicious, approachable and great for a gathering of friends with uncertain wine tastes.
Lageder Beta Delta 2008 $21 a bottle
