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The perfect blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, light but bold flavor, elegant with hints of herbs and tobacco. Italian cabernet blend from Friuli.

Cabernet Blend (2015)

Lenuzza

$25.00

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A perfect blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, which most commonly appears in blended red wines, where it adds herbaceous accents of tobacco and dark spice. In Friuli, this blend is a daily staple, though 100% Cabernet Francs are also common. Enjoy the balance in this wine from the young but promising winery.
Typology: Cabernet Blend – dry red wine D.O.C.
Production area: D.O.C. Friuli Colli Orientali
Grape variety: 70% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Planting System: Traditional Friuli single inverted and French Guyot with a plant density of 4,500-5,000 vines per hectare
Harvesting: By hand during the first ten days of September
Fermentation and refinery: The grapes are harvested at the perfect degree of sugar and phenol content, then stripped and crushed. The resulting must is then allowed to macerate and ferment on the skins in steel vats. During this period, remontages are carried out frequently to favor the transfer of color and noble tannins from the skins to the fermenting must. After drawing-off, the end of alcoholic and malolactic fermentation is awaited and the racking is carried out with the wine pouring under gravity into 2,250 liter French oak barrels in the cellar where it matures until the month of April when it is bottled.
Alcohol Content: 13% vol.
Temperature for Serving: 16-18°C (~61-64°F)
Tasting notes: Dry red, with an intense ruby red color and violet reflections. A fruity and slightly spicy impact on the nose, with notes of fresh wild berries and plum, wrapped by subtle sensations of black pepper. The palate is soft and aristocratic, well structured and crisp – a wine of immediate pleasure.
Serving Suggestions: Excellent with roasted meats, shank, sliced fillet and lamb chops; it matches with cold cut meats as well. Delicious with mature cheeses.

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Pinot noir from Italy is a rare find - although it grows well in California, the climate in Northern Italy is cold, snowy, romantic in the winter. Great for skiing, not so great for growing pinot! Try this lighter version of the California classic.

Pinot Nero (2015)

Gori

$30.00

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Pinot Nero has been grown in Friuli for only a very short while, making it still a very rare fine, but this corner of Italy is actually perfect for this grape. In the pre-alpine hills it finds its best habitat , caressed by the fresh winds coming from the mountains, where it fully exploits the typical thermal excursion of the area due to the soil.
Typology: Dry Red Wine D.O.C.
Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli (Nimis)
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Soil Composition: Eocene Marl
Fermentation and refinery: The alcoholic fermentation takes place in truncated conical fermenters of French oak, while the malolactic fermentation takes place in 500 liter Tonneau, also made of French oak, where the wine ages from 18 to 24 months in the Tonneau depending on the year.
Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.
Temperature for serving: 14-16°C, 57-61°F
Tasting notes: Its color is red with garnet notes, the nose is very elegant with notes of small berries such as currants and raspberries. On the palate, it reveals all its elegance and complexity with fruity notes supported by fine tannins that makes it austere but pleasant to taste.
Serving Suggestions: Pairs with a wide range of combinations, from cheese to pasta, fish and white meat.

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Pignolo' means 'finicky' in Italian, as these grapes are particularly difficult to grow and vines are low-yielding, making it an especially exclusive varietal, which dates back to 1398. It originated in the vineyards of the Rosazzo Abbey, but low yield and sensitivity to disease made put it at a disadvantage with respect to more resistant varieties and it was pushed to the brink of extinction. Thanks to the instruction of Mons. Nadalutti and Menut Casasola (factor of the Abbey), who found the last two remai

Pignolo Riserva (2013)

Specogna

$45.00

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'Pignolo' means 'finicky' in Italian, as these grapes are particularly difficult to grow and vines are low-yielding, making it an especially exclusive varietal, which dates back to 1398. It originated in the vineyards of the Rosazzo Abbey, but low yield and sensitivity to disease made put it at a disadvantage with respect to more resistant varieties and it was pushed to the brink of extinction. Thanks to two priests, who found the last two remaining plants, new plants were created and this varietal was able to continue its journey. Pignolo needs dry soil with maximum sun exposure. The grapes are rich in tannins, offer high sugar concentration and excellent color. This wine is one of the great red wines from Italy and can be nobly aged for 20 years.
Typology: Red wine D.O.C.
Production area: Rosazzo
Grape variety: 100% Pignolo
Soil composition: Marl, sandstone and clay
Harvesting: by hand in 10 kilogram boxes followed by de-stemming and soft crushing
Fermentation and refinery: 14 days of maceration in oak vats and fermentation with indigenous yeasts. 50% of the wine is aged in oak barrels of 500 liters, while the remaining 50% is aged in oak barrels of 225 liters. The period of aging is 36/38 months, bottling takes place in January. After bottling, without filtration, the wine is aged in the bottle for a year before its release.
Alcohol content: 14% vol.
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Tasting notes: Deep ruby red color with purple shades. The aroma is expressed to its full potential, with notes of plum, violet, cherry, mulberry, cocoa, coffee, leather, vanilla and spices in a combination that translates seamlessly to the taste. The taste of fruit, tannins and balanced acidity makes the Pignolo a true, noble exemplar of red wines from Friuli.
Serving Suggestions: Pairs excellently with main courses of wild game animals such as wild boar, deer, also great with beef and pork. Also pairs with cheese plates after dinner.

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This wine is sure to be a conversation-starter, you won’t believe you are looking at a pinot grigio. The unique light pink color with coppery highlights is the result of prolonged contact with the skins of the grapes during cellar fermentation. Refreshing fruit and flowery undertones complement this gorgeous wine that is sure to impress, you can’t find anything else like it!

Pinot Grigio Ramato (2017)

Specogna

$25.00

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This wine is sure to be a conversation-starter, you won’t believe you are looking at a pinot grigio. The unique light pink color with coppery highlights is the result of prolonged contact with the skins of the grapes during cellar fermentation. Refreshing fruit and flowery undertones complement this gorgeous wine that is sure to impress, you can’t find anything else like it!
Typology: White wine – Doc Collio
Production area: Rocca Bernarda and San Giovanni al Natisone
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
Soil composition: Marl, sandstone and clay
Planting Year: 1987
Harvesting: by hand in 10 kilogram boxes. De-stemming and soft crushing
Fermentation and refinery: 48 hours of maceration at low temperature - in this phase the wine obtain its particularly coppery color. Racking and fermentation with indigenous yeasts occurs in stainless tanks. 20% of the wine is aged in oak barrels of 1500 liters with battonage every 10 days, while the remaining 80% ages in steel tanks with battonage every 20 days. After eight months the two parts are blended and bottles.
Alcohol Content: 12.5% vol.
Tasting notes: The unique light pink color with coppery highlights is the result of prolonged contact with the skins of the grapes during cellar fermentation. The aroma yields notes of flowers and fruits such as apple, pear and berries. Tasting yields sweet and creamy notes through which an intense and persistent fruity sensation emerges.

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Prosecco (2017)

San Martino

$22.00

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Tired of drinking flat, sour, flavorless prosecco and want to try the real Italian kind? San Martino’s Prosecco DOC Millesimato from Treviso is intensely aromatic and crisp, with hints of green apple and banana that will leave your taste buds refreshed, not overwhelmed. Millestimato means that all the grapes used are from the same year - an indication of an excellent harvest. The harmony of smell and taste in this prosecco and its sleek flavor, not to mention great price, will make you a fan of this Champagne alternative.
Typology: Prosecco Spumante (sparkling) Extra Dry
Production area: Treviso province of Veneto on the hills between the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene
Grape variety: 100% Prosecco (also known as Glera grapes)
Fermentation and Refinery: Long Charmat method, fermentation in autoclave.
Alcohol Content: 11% vol.
Temperature for Serving: 7 – 8°C
Tasting notes: Perfectly balanced - not too sweet, not too dry. Hints of green apple and banana complement the dryness of a this prosecco from the Treviso area of Italy.
Serving Suggestions: Wonderful as a pre-dinner aperitivo with prosciutto and soft cheeses, fried seafood, for celebrations, with fish and soups and can also be used to make risotto. Also pairs very well with spicy foods.

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This wine is a blend of three grapes: Merlot, Cabernet, and Refosco (an ancient Italian varietal native only to Friuli). It is easy to drink and can be sipped as a pre-dinner “aperitivo” – the Refosco really gives this blend a distinct and wonderful flavor and body. A great way to introduce you to the Refosco variety, this wine can be enjoyed now, or aged for a few years. If you are looking for something new without venturing too far away from the classics, this wine is sure to win you over!

Ronco Nolè (2016)

di Lenardo

$19.00

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This wine is a blend of three grapes: Merlot, Cabernet, and Refosco (an ancient Italian varietal native only to Friuli). It is easy to drink and can be sipped as a pre-dinner “aperitivo” – the Refosco really gives this blend a distinct and wonderful flavor and body. A great way to introduce you to the Refosco variety, this wine can be enjoyed now, or aged for a few years. If you are looking for something new without venturing too far away from the classics, this wine is sure to win you over!
Typology: Red wine blend
Production area: Dolegna del Collio
Grape variety: 50% Merlot, 25% Refosco, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvesting: By hand
Fermentation and refinery: Once the grapes have been separated from the stems, the cool temperature maceration / fermentation phase is completed within around 20 days. The wine is left to settle after the pressing process, then it is racked into stainless steel tanks where it goes through the natural process of malo-lactic fermentation, which is the conversion of harsher Malic acid to a softer Lactic acid. The presence of Lactic acid promotes a subtle rounder wine that is pleasantly mellow and less abrasive to the palate. The wine is drawn off the lees and then aged for 12 months in small American oak barrels.
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Temperature for serving: 23°C
Tasting notes: Intense ruby red, the palate reveals a wealth of soft, fine-grained tannins; great breadth of flavor, mouth-filling weight and superb intensity.
Serving Suggestions: A fine accompaniment for haute cuisine meat dishes, white and red meat roasts, poultry, and furred or feathered game. Recommended serving by 2019 (it won't be unopened that long in your cellar anyway!).

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Sauvignon (2017)

Tiare

$35.00

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The Best Sauvignon in the World - literally. Tiare's unoaked 2013 Sauvignon blanc was awarded the 'Best Sauvignon in the World' medal at the 2014 edition of the World Sauvignon contest, held in Bordeaux, France. Chosen from nearly 500 wines from 21 countries, this was highest honor ever given to an Italian wine at this major international event. The same vintage was also awarded the prestigious Tre Bicchieri award in 2015. The 2014 vintage won a gold medal in the same competition in 2015. The 2015 vintage was awarded the 90+ award by the Gilbert & Gaillard Guide as well as the Tre Bicchieri award in 2017, and the Winery itself was awarded the Special Prize for Best Emerging Winery in 2015. This 2016 vintage is also prized, taking home the coveted "Tre Bicchieri" award in the 2018 Edition of the competition.
Typology: White wine – Doc Collio
Production area: Dolegna del Collio (Go)
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon – Plants of different ages, originated from different clones and adapted to the soil typology
Soil composition: Clay silt
Planting System: Guyot 10 bud
Harvesting: By hand during first and second ten days of September, according to the position of each vine.
Fermentation and refinery: The grapes, picked early, are macerated for 24 hours at a temperature of 4°C, pressed at 0.8 atmosphere, clarified for 3 days, and then inoculated with indigenous yeasts. The grapes picked fully ripe (yellow) are macerated for approximately 4 hours at 8°C and pressed at 1.6 atmosphere, clarified for 5 days, then inoculated with selected yeasts. The cut of the different masses, 20% of which carries out the malo-lactic fermentation, is done in February, keeping all the lees until just before bottling time.
Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol.
Temperature for Serving: 10- 11 °C. Serve in a stem glass, not too wide and with a flared mouth.
Tasting notes: This wine is seductive. Straw yellow color with greenish tints and intensely crystalline. The fruity and varietal fragrances are extensive, interesting and complex: hints of elderflower and pleasant citrus notes, combined with aromas of sage and hints of boxwood with a subtle scent of tomato leaf and a finish reminiscent of geranium. Gradually one gets aromas of peach and lychees. In the mouth, it has character and structure, it’s persistent and harmonious. Its high acidity confers an interesting freshness to the wine. It is a wine that will age well.
Serving Suggestions: Excellent with sea-bass or bream, shellfish and seafood. It goes very well also with delicate risottos and first courses, and with a simple plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce.

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This winery is located in Faedis, a town northeast of Udine at the base of the eastern hills of Friuli. It is a small, family business and the Refosco di Faedis vines (also known as Refosco Nostrano) are approximately 80 years old. This wine is fruity, but full bodied with a light acidity which belongs to the Refosco di Faedis, and can be sipped before dinner or to conclude a wonderful meal. This reserve version, with black label, is aged two years in oak casks, and six months in the bottle. We bring to you

Refosco Riserva (2015)

Ronc dai Luchis

$40.00

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This winery is located in Faedis, a town northeast of Udine at the base of the eastern hills of Friuli. It is a small, family business and the Refosco di Faedis vines (also known as Refosco Nostrano) are approximately 80 years old. This wine is fruity, but full bodied with a light acidity which belongs to the Refosco di Faedis, and can be sipped before dinner or to conclude a wonderful meal. This reserve version, with black label, is aged two years in oak casks, and six months in the bottle. We bring to you the reserve version to introduce this varietal in a special way.
Typology: Red Wine
Production area: Rosazzo
Grape variety: 100% Refosco
Harvesting: by hand in 10 kilogram boxes. De-stemming and soft crushing
Fermentation and refinery: RESERVE version, with black label, aged two years in oak casks, and six months in bottle.
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Temperature for serving: best expressed when served at room temperature
Tasting notes: Intense purplish red color, scent of violets, rose hips, and berries; it has a dry, full, warm taste, and a good texture. Ideal for medium to long-term aging.
Serving Suggestions: It goes well with fatty meats, game, and traditional dishes from the Friuli region including cotechino sausage, pappardelle with duck sauce, wild boar, and lamb chops.