Alois Lageder Cantina Riff PGR delle Venezie 2024 is a lively, pale straw–yellow Pinot Grigio from Veneto that nails the brief for a fresh, organic Italian white you can drink any night of the week. This Alois Lageder Cantina Riff PGR delle Venezie 2024 comes from limestone–rich vineyards at the foot of the Alps, giving that extra snap of minerality and lift.

In the glass you’re looking at bright light yellow with a greenish tinge, and aromas of crunchy apple, white peach and a touch of tropical fruit over a gentle floral–mineral background. The palate is light to medium–bodied, crisp and mouth–watering, with flavours of apple, pear and citrus carried by vibrant acidity, a precise grapey freshness and a clean, dry finish that keeps you reaching back for the bottle. It’s fun, bright and neatly put together, a proper step up from your average quaffing Pinot Grigio while still completely smashable.

Food–wise, it’s a natural with starters, white meats and poultry, seafood pasta or a simple plate of calamari and chips, where that freshness cuts through perfectly. It also works a treat with antipasti, light salads, veggie pastas or soft cheeses, making it a brilliant all–rounder for midweek dinners, picnics or those “just one more glass” balcony sessions.