Exploring Italian Whites

Name: Ca'Stella Friuli Latisana Pinot Grigio

Variety: Pinot Grigio
 
Region: Friuli Latisana
 
Country: Italy
 
Year: 2014
 
Price: $9.99

Critic Review: 
Appearance: Clear, Medium Lemon color
Nose: Clean Pronounced aromas of Green Apple, Lemon Juice, Lime, Spice, Maybe a bit of Lavendar[sic]
Palate: Dry sweetness, Low acid and No tannin with Light body and flavours of Green Apple, Grape, Lemon, Lime, Leafiness which last for Medium length on the finish. 
Acceptable quality ~http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?Label=2&iWine=2245799

(Note: Because the above was from an amateur with unknown credentials, I also include a somewhat more professional review below - though unfortunately from a different vintage...is this worse or better? I don't know.)

With today's winter solstice, the days start getting longer. But a better way to bring some springtime to our lives is with a fresh, energetic white wine like the 2013 'Ca'Stella' Friuli Latisana Pinot Grigio ($12). A beautiful floral-and-citrus nose and refreshing grapefruit flavors are hallmarks of this northern Italian white. Dryness and sweetness vie through the midpalate and finish. A crowd-pleaser for holiday gatherings, this wine also plays well with shrimp and calamari.
~http://www.startribune.com/ca-stella-friuli-latisana-pinot-grigio/286297971/

My Review: I decided to go with two wines in one day - a white for apertif and salad accompaniment, and a red with my main course. The meal being spaghetti with Italian sausage, I determined that both wines should be from Italy. This is my first Pinot Grigio. It proved to be light and floral from sniff to swallow. I thought there might be a bit of melon in the flavor and a hint of nut in the aftertaste. Overall, a really smooth drink with just enough acid to counter the sweetness. I think I'll have another for dessert.