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Last Sunday was International Pinot Grigio Day, and it got us in the mood to hunt for our top pick. When most people think Pinot Grigio, they think of wines from the Venetian area of northern Italy. Those light, crisp, reliably drinkable whites that do the job and not much more. And fair enough, that style built the grape's reputation. But there's another Pinot Grigio story being told further south, in Tuscany, and it's a very different
one.
The clay and limestone soils of Tuscany produce Pinot Grigio with real substance, wines with texture, finesse, and a depth of character that their northern cousins rarely reach. This is gastronomic wine territory.
Ruffino La Solatìa Pinot Grigio, Toscana IGT is a perfect example of what we mean. Grown on the La Solatìa Estate near the medieval town of Monteriggioni, close to Siena, the grapes come from loam-silty-clay soils rich in limestone and travertine rock. It's the kind of ground that gives wine its spine and complexity.
After harvesting by hand, the wine is fermented in a mix of stainless steel and ceramic amphora, then aged for five months on lees with bâtonnage. Those ceramic vessels with their high thermal insulation and very low oxygen permeability are key to what makes this wine so interesting. They give texture and character without masking the fruit.
In the glass, it's bright straw yellow with aromas of pear, tropical fruit, and elegant floral notes of broom and hawthorn. On the palate, there's a superb balance between aromatic freshness and acidity, finishing long and saline.
We poured this recently at our Ruffino trade and consumer events, and La Solatìa turned out to be one of the quiet stars of the night. It's the kind of wine that stops people mid-sip, with a few "wait, this is Pinot Grigio?" moments from guests who came in expecting something light and simple. Always a good sign.
This is Pinot Grigio for people who think they don't like Pinot Grigio.
Now on offer at €16.80 a bottle (down from €21!) — it's well worth stocking up!
Cheers,
Will
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Ruffino La Solataia Pinot Grigio
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Country: Italy Region: Tuscany
Varietal: Pinot Grigio Vintage: 2024
Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Ruffino
We are excited to introduce La Solatìa, Ruffino’s bold new venture into contemporary Tuscan winemaking. A range that embraces experimentation while honouring heritage. Nestled in Monteriggioni, in the heart of Siena along the storied Francigena Road, La Solatìa spans 85 sun-drenched hectares of rolling Tuscan hills. True to its name, meaning “bathed from the sun,” this vineyard is a radiant expression of place and innovation. Planted
with a diverse mix of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Syrah, the wines—crafted in amphora—showcase a vibrant, informal character. The range includes a crisp Pinot Grigio, a refined Chianti Superiore, and a bold Tuscan Rosso IGT, all reflecting Ruffino’s passion for reimagining Tuscan tradition.
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Ruffino La Solataia Pinot Grigio
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Country: Italy Region: Tuscany
Varietal: Pinot Grigio Vintage: 2024
Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Ruffino
We are excited to introduce La Solatìa, Ruffino’s bold new venture into contemporary Tuscan winemaking. A range that embraces experimentation while honouring heritage. Nestled in Monteriggioni, in the heart of Siena along the storied Francigena Road, La Solatìa spans 85 sun-drenched hectares of rolling Tuscan hills. True to its name, meaning “bathed from the sun,” this vineyard is a radiant expression of place and innovation. Planted
with a diverse mix of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Syrah, the wines—crafted in amphora—showcase a vibrant, informal character. The range includes a crisp Pinot Grigio, a refined Chianti Superiore, and a bold Tuscan Rosso IGT, all reflecting Ruffino’s passion for reimagining Tuscan tradition.
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The Summer Wine Festival 2026
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Sip your way into Summer and taste through over 70 wines! Thursday 11th June, from 6 - 8.30pm in The Morehampton in Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
For the first time ever, we’re delighted to invite you to the WineOnline.ie Summer Wine Festival.
Think of it as your perfect early-summer night out: a room full of brilliant wine, a fun and relaxed atmosphere, and the chance to taste your way through 70+ wines from the wineries we proudly represent.
If you’ve joined us for Rioja Festival before, you’ll know we love creating wine events that feel welcoming, unpretentious and full of personality. This will have all of that same energy, just with a summer twist.
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Meet the Winemaker | Heaphy | Thursday 28th May 2026 | Final Tickets!
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WineOnline.ie are delighted to have Julie Ruiz join us for our 5th Wine dinner of 2025. Heaphy Vineyards is a small winery in the north-west corner of New Zealand’s South Island, a region named Nelson Tasman. The winery is situated high above Tasman Bay on the Moutere Hills, where our 10ha of long-established vineyards are defined by Moutere’s signature clay soils. First planted in 1973, the vines are amongst the very oldest productive vineyards in New Zealand, and that is
what makes these wines exceptional, and very distinctive.
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