Los Otros Single Estate Pinot Grigio 2018 Central Valley, Chile 75cl

Los Otros is a Chilean single-estate label offering straightforward, well-made wines from the Central Valley. This Pinot Grigio keeps things simple and fresh, aimed squarely at easy everyday drinking rather than any grand statement.

Pinot Grigio, the same grape as Pinot Gris, is prized for light, crisp, unoaked whites, and it responds well to cool handling and early picking. In the broad, sun-assured Central Valley, the engine room of Chilean wine, it delivers a dependable, refreshing style. Being single-estate, the fruit comes from one property rather than being blended across many sources, which lends a little more consistency from bottle to bottle.

From the 2018 vintage, this is a light-bodied, refreshing white showing pear and green apple with a clean citrus edge. The palate is dry and zippy, with bright acidity and a short, clean finish. There is no oak to get in the way, just simple, fruit-led freshness. It is best enjoyed young and well chilled, while that crispness is at its peak, so there is little reason to keep it.

This is an uncomplicated crowd-pleaser rather than a wine for deep study, and that is exactly its appeal. Serve it thoroughly chilled as a fuss-free apéritif, or alongside salads, light pasta, grilled white fish or simple seafood. If you like easy Italian-style Pinot Grigio, this Chilean take will feel reassuringly familiar and is an easy choice for a warm afternoon. Its low price and crowd-friendly style also make it a sensible pick for parties and larger gatherings, where an unfussy, well-chilled white is exactly what is called for.