Magpie, the Latin name for the magpie. It gives its name to the Pinot Blanc from the Grottner winery in South Tyrol. Its characteristic black and white plumage makes it unmistakable. In Germanic mythology, the magpie was a messenger of the gods, unpopular as a gallows bird in the Middle Ages, and considered a bringer of luck in Asia. The name does not refer to its reputation as a 'thieving magpie,' but rather its elegance is meant to underscore the elegance of this Pinot Blanc. This Pinot Blanc is a perfect companion for anything.
