Caposaldo Pinot Grigio: An Italian Caress

Fort Worth Restaurants - Fine Dining

So what, you may ask, is a Pinot Grigio?  Well, if you have never heard of this grape that is native to northeastern Italy then perhaps you have heard of its cousin, the Pinto Noir?  The Pinot Grigio is a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape but like the Little Engine That Could this delightful grape has forged a name for itself among wine consumers around the world.

This grape does best in well-drained soils and in areas that have mild springs and hot, dry summers; it has found a home in Germany, Oregon, California and Italy where it is known as a light-bodied wine, light in color and very fruity in taste.

The Caposaldo Pinot Grigio is pale yellow in color, almost the color of straw.  The aroma is of apples and acacia blossoms and almonds and it is slightly acidic. When pairing with foods the Pinot Grigio is a safe bet with pastas and fish dishes; we find it is wise to steer clear of anything with citrus in it as the citrus has a habit of overpowering the wine.  At Chef Point Café we would suggest this wine with the following dishes:

• Chicken Parmesan
• Pasta Primavera
• Chicken Piccatta
• Shrimp Scampi
• Salmon Piccatta

Of course, as with all wines, this is a purely individual endeavor and what tastes good to one person may not taste good to another.  That is one of the beauties of wine tasting, finding individual foods that match up well to some of your favorite wines.

We offer the Pinot Grigio to you with pride and we hope you will offer your comments to us; your opinion is important to us as we want to continue to serve you as best we can.  It is important to us that we continue to please our customers because you are the ones who have continually voted us the best family restaurant in Fort Worth.  Serving the Fort Worth area is our goal; regional honors mean nothing to us unless we have the support of our customers.

Come on in and visit us and give our menu items a try; give a shout out to Chef Franson if you see him; he gets lonely back in the kitchen and it’s always nice to get him out among the diners for a breath of fresh air.  Remember, for the best in gourmet dining at family prices, Chef Point Café is your best bet for a fine dining experience.