Packaged in a transparent, screwcap bottle, the Pighin 2019 Friuli Pinot Grigio washes down chips and guacamole without a care in the world. The wine hits all the selling points of a white wine of this broad informality, made with a versatile and easy grape. There is freshness, leanness and a basic bouquet with citrus, honeydew melon and pear. The results are a bit watered down and oversimplified, but the wine hardly needs to aspire to more, especially at this low price.

The Pighin 2015 Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio is a racy and simple wine with a bright bouquet and an easy approach. Subtle tones of lemon, honeydew melon and crushed oyster shell give the wine a breezy and informal personality. Zesty acidity and a compact texture characterize the mouthfeel. That point of acidity that you feel is on the sharp side.

Fresh, bright and easy to drink, Pighin presents the kind of Pinot Grigio you can serve with appetizers or during informal salad lunches. There is good crispness and medium consistency on the close.——M.L.(11/1/2010)—— 86

The 2008 Pinot Grigio Grave is a soft, floral offering laced with pretty suggestions of peach, mint and flowers. This light-bodied, crisp white is best enjoyed over the next year or two. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. Importer: Kobrand Corp., Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7756

Lightweight and thin in the mouth, this zesty white wine does a good job of keeping your palate refreshed and quenches your thirst (think hot summer day). It’s an easy and informal wine that stays focused on simplicity.——M.L.(8/1/2009)—— 85