I bianchi friulani sembra stiano attraversando un momento difficile, ma ancora si trovano eccellenze in questi territori .
Andrea Briccarello raccoglie una selezione di bianchi friulani: Friulano, Pinot Grigio e oltre. Pubblicato in Decanter Guida d’Italia guida 2012.
Buona lettura
Roberto Gatti
Ferruccio Sgubin, Petrus Sauvignon Blanc, Collio 2010
A majestic example of Sauvignon Blanc. Intense herb notes on the nose, with layers of mango and pineapple. Made from vines over 35 years old, it shows great expression and length, with a hint of saltiness. 18pts/20
Price: £12.93 Prestige Food & Wine
Drink: 2012–2015
Alc: 14%
Vie di Romans, Flors di Uis, Friuli Isonzo 2009
This is a classic blend of Friuli’s grapes – Malvasia, Riesling Renano and Friulano all feature in this well-made wine. The aromatics explode on the nose with notes of pineapple and grapefruit. Complex yet light and elegant with good acidity.18pts/20
Price: £25–£29 Liberty, Slurp, Wholefoods, Winedirect
Drink: 2012–2014
Alc: 14.5%
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Blason, Malvasia Istriana, Venezia Giulia 2010
This aromatic variety shows great freshness and typicity. Fragrant and mineral, it has a delicate palate of nectarines and granny smith apples. Shows great elegance. 17.5pts/20
Price: £11.10 Thorman Hunt
Drink: 2012
Alc: 13%
Petrussa, Chardonnay, Colli Orientali del Friuli 2009
After spending a year in a mix of new and old oak, this almost Burgundian Chardonnay has a delicate, elegant nose with notes of flowers, butterscotch, cinnamon and whiffs of white pepper. Vibrant acidity and minerality will help it last. 17.5pts/20
Price: £17.50 Champagnes & Châteaux
Drink: 2012–2017
Alc: 13.5%
Blason, Friulano, Gorizia 2010
A very ripe and honeyed example of Friulano, showing lots of lime, peaches and apricots. Round and juicy with strong mineral notes. Dry, with citrussy acidity and white peaches on the finish. 17pts/20
Price: £10 Thorman Hunt
Drink: 2012–2014
Alc: 13%
Ferruccio Sgubin, Ribolla Gialla, Collio 2010
Ribolla is one the most iconic grapes from Friuli. This example is aged in small oak barrels and has an intense nose of ripe tropical fruits, with light notes of vanilla pods and dry nuts. Complex and mineral. 17pts/20
Price: £14 Prestige Food & Wine
Drink: 2012–2013
Alc: 13%
Livio Felluga, Sharis, Colli Oriental del Friuli 2010
A blend of Chardonnay and Ribolla, this is an exclusive marriage between Burgundy and Friuli, where the creamy texture of Chardonnay meets the tropical fruits of the Ribolla. This fresh, elegant, generous white is a true expression of modern winemaking. 17
Price: £19.99 widely available via agent Liberty Wines
Drink: 2012
Alc: 12.5%
Tenuta Luisa, Pinot Grigio, Friuli Isonzo 2010
A crisp wine from flat, gravelly vineyards near Gorizia. Stone-fruit nose with notes of acacia flowers. Tropical, mineral and elegant, with good salinity from the limestone in the soil. 17pts/20
Price: £15 Tria Wines
Drink: 2012
Alc: 13.5%
Collavini, Broy Bianco, Collio 2009
A blend of 40% Friulano, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Packed with tangerine notes, it shows great complexity and vibrancy on the palate with a fresh, citrusy finish. 16.5pts/20
Price: £27.75–£28.99 Hallgarten, Slurp
Drink: 2012–2013
Alc: 13.5%.
