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Pro Fondo (NV)

Specogna

$16.00

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• Don't be scared of an unfiltered beauty! The "new unfiltered prosecco" - although not called Prosecco due to being produced outside the Prosecco region of Italy, this sparkling wine from Specogna winery is made of 100% Glera grapes like a traditional prosecco, yet reflects the minerality and flavors of the Friuli region.
• Typology: White sparkling wine
  Production area: Friuli Venezia Giulia
  Grape variety: 100% Glera
  Harvesting: By hand
  Fermentation and refinery: ‘Long’ Charmat method, fermentation in autoclaves. The wine presents sediments and yeasts, as it is unfiltered.
  Temperature for Serving: Cold! 7-8 °C
  Alcohol Percentage:11%
  Tasting notes: Hints of green apple and banana, peach.
  Serving Suggestions: Fresh and perfect by itself before a meal or by the pool. It also stands up well with cheese or light dishes.

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Cabernet Franc (2018)

Castelvecchio

$26.00

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• The market is finally ready for a 100% Cabernet Franc! The beauty of this grape is it takes on the characteristics of the territory it is grown in. While we may be accustomed to Cabernet Franc from California or France, the production coming out of North Eastern Italy creates a whole other experience.   The herbaceous note that characterizes this red wine of great class fades with aging, becoming ethereal, with composite tonalities. The initial famous ruby color melts with time into silken aristocratic reflections. The bouquet maintains the herbaceous fragrance of the wooden barrel even in the bottle. The taste is generous, soft, and velvety.

• Typology: Red Wine
  Production area: Carso
  Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
  Fermentation and refinery: Ruby red with aristocratic almost silky reflexes.
  Alcohol content: 13.0% vol.
  Tasting notes: Ruby red with aristocratic almost silky reflexes. The bouquet maintains a certain herbaceous fragrance accentuated by the wooden permanence that gives a spicy note. On the palate, it is full, velvety, and spicy with long persistence.
  Serving Suggestions: Pairs perfectly with white roasted meat and wild game fowl.

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Merlot (2018)

Visintini

$24.00

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• Looking for a fresh, elegant, and flavorful Merlot? This is the answer! Aging in stainless steel tanks gives a unique freshness to this international grape and Friuli - with its mineral-rich soil - gives this wine distinguished characteristics, defining it from other Merlots.
• Typology: Red wine 
  Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli 
  Grape variety: 100% Merlot 
  Harvesting: Manual in September.
  Training System: Guyot
  Fermentation and refinery: De-stemming and crushing of the grapes, maceration with the must in cement tanks for several days with frequent pump-overs. After racking and pressing the skins, the must be placed in a tank where it awaits the end of the alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation. The wine is filtered and bottled during the following July, then a long period of bottle aging follows.
  Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol.
  Tasting notes: Ruby red in color. Aromatic hints of red fruit, full and fragrant. Flavorful, mineral-rich and dry with heavy tannins.
  Serving Suggestions: This wine goes well with a wide variety of meals: from pasta to pork meat and grilled beef to chicken, rabbit, and roast duck.

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Pinot Bianco (2019)

Visintini

$24.00

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• This Pinot Bianco has been aged completely in stainless steel to maintain all its beautiful fruits tone and aromas. A unique alternative to a Pinot Grigio, this wine is sure to delight!
• Typology: White wine 
  Production area: Gramogliano 
  Grape variety: 100% Pinot Bianco 
  Harvesting: Manual in September.
  Training System: Guyot
  Fermentation and refinery: Manual harvest for grape selection, de-stemming and soft pressing with subsequent decantation. Fermentation at controlled temperature is followed by 7 months of maturation in steel tanks with several levels of Bâtonage. The wine is then filtered and bottled and will then be aged in bottles.
  Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol.
  Tasting notes: Straw-yellow in color. Fruity aromas of apple, banana and hints of spring flowers. The flavor is dry, elegant, velvety, and balances with the aroma.
  Serving Suggestions: Excellent as an aperitif, perfect as a light fish starter, pasta and rice with seafood, vegetable soups, and pasta.

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Prosecco (NV)

Corazza

$15.00

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• Our private selection of prosecco made from 100% Glera grapes. We personally select the grapes and create this extra dry, refreshing sparkling wine great for any occasion.
  
• Typology: White sparkling wine
  Production area: Friuli Venezia Giulia
  Grape variety: 100% Glera
  Harvesting: By hand
  Fermentation and refinery: Through the Charmat method and the addition of the yeasts, we obtain the Prosecco Extra Dry, a fresh wine where fruit notes stand out.
  Temperature for Serving: Cold! 7-8 °C
  Alcohol Percentage:11%
  Tasting notes: This prosecco is balanced, not too sweet, not too dry, with slight notes of pear on the nose. On the palate, it is refreshing and crisp.
  Serving Suggestions: It pairs well with fish and cheese, is wonderful as an aperitif, and great for making Spritz Aperol or your favorite summer cooler.

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Rosè (NV)

Specogna

$15.00

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• #roseallday enough said! This bright, fresh, pleasantly sparkling and natural rosè from Specogna is sure to please all your guests! With a touch of the native Schioppettino grape from Friuli, you can wow everyone with a unique version of a classic summery rosè.
• Typology: Rosè wine (sparkling)
  Production area: Friuli Venezia Giulia
  Grape variety: Glera, Schioppettino Pinot Nero
  Harvesting: By hand
  Fermentation and refinery: ‘Long’ Charmat method, fermentation in autoclaves. 
  Temperature for Serving: Cold! 7-8 °C
  Alcohol Percentage:11%
  Tasting notes: Forest fruits, strawberry, cherries.
  Serving Suggestions: Anytime!

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Vitovska (2020)

Castelvecchio

$24.00

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• A native and rare varietal, Vitovska is typical of the Carso region in Friuli. This wine's color is an intense straw-yellow and it has an unmistakable aroma - ample and harmonious bouquet with hints of pollen, honey, and thyme. This wine is mineral and savory.
• Typology: White Wine
  Production area: Carso
  Grape variety: 100% Vitovska
  Fermentation and refinery: Manual harvest. Slight grape pressing, alcoholic fermentation and maturation on the lees in steel tanks.
  Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.
  Tasting notes: Intense yellow color, strong minerality with notes of pollen, honey, and aromatic herbs including thyme.
  Temperature for Serving: 10-12 °C
  Serving Suggestions: Thanks to its freshness, it is perfect as an aperitif. It goes well with appetizers and fresh fish.

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Terrano (2020)

Castelvecchio

$25.00

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• Terrano belongs to the family of Refosco d'Istria, a red native varietal from Friuli. Terrano is a typical grape of the Carso region, which has always produced this varietal with “wild” notes and a unique personality! This wine can be aged for 7-10 years when the bottle is kept properly.
• Typology: Red Wine
  Production area: Carso
  Grape variety: 100% Terrano
  Fermentation and refinery: After 9 months in stainless steel containers (without malolactic fermentation), the wine remains other 3 months in bottles before its sale starts.
  Alcohol content: 12.0% vol.
  Tasting notes: Intense ruby red color when young, with violet undertones; by maturing, the color tones down. Wild scents of black-berry, bilberry, wild-cherry and plums. Rather acidic (from the presence of malic acid), exuberant and lively.
  Temperature for Serving: 16-18 °C
  Serving Suggestions: The limited tannins and the moderate alcohol content, even if with a steady acidity, make this Terrano appropriate for delicatessen and salted meat. When young, this wine is a perfect accompaniment to fish.

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Vis Uvae (2016)

il Carpino

$45.00

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• This vibrant orange wine is a brilliant amber-rose color with coppery tones due to 20 days of skin contact. The Pinot Grigio Ramato Vis Uvae by Il Carpino is a unique interpretation of this varietal that astounds with its complexity and aromatic finesse.

• Typology: White Wine
  Production area: Collio
  Grape variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
  Soil composition: Marl and sandstone exposed to the southeast at 180 meters above sea level.
  Fermentation and refinery: The grapes are de-stemmed, crushed and undergo an alcoholic fermentation by indigenous yeasts with maceration of the skins for 20 days in open oak vats. Aging takes place for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, 11 months in steel tanks and 12 months in bottles.
  Alcohol Content: 14.0% vol.
  Tasting notes: Amber-colored rose with copper tones, wide and variegated with notes of dried rose, raisins in spirit and aromatic herbs with spicy and balsamic details, rich and sumptuous body, of caressing softness.
  Pairing Suggestions: Risotto with Mushroom, smoked salmon, aged cheese, white meat cheese.
  

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Verduzzo Torion (2018)

Visintini

$26.00

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• Verduzzo is one of the symbols of sweet wines from Friuli - full, rich, intense, and with great fruit flavors. A perfect compliment to cheese or desserts. If you are a fan of sweet wines Verduzzo cannot be missed!
• Typology: Sweet white wine 
  Production area: Gramogliano 
  Grape variety: 100% Verduzzo Friulano 
  Harvesting: Manual in September.
  Training System: Guyot
  Fermentation and refinery: Manual harvesting for grape selection, de-stemmed, and soft pressing with subsequent decantation. Fermentation is completed at controlled temperature and when the reaches the desired degree, the must is poured out in specific barriques. The wine will remain to mature until the bottling.
  Alcohol Content: 13% vol.
  Temperature for Serving: 12-14°C
  Tasting notes:  Intense gold yellow in color. Aroma: intense dried fruit. Flavor: sweet, tannic, full-bodied.
  Serving Suggestions: Pairs well with spicy cheeses and desserts, or wonderful by itself to conclude a meal.

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Malvasia (2017)

il Carpino

$45.00

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• The Malvasia by Il Carpino is a well-structured and full-bodied orange wine, vinified like red wine: with long maceration, and aged in oak. It has rich and intense scents of dried fruit, honey, and yellow fruit in syrup. The taste is warm and full-bodied, smooth, and complex.

• Typology: White Wine (Orange Wine)
  Production area: Collio
  Grape variety: 100% Malvasia
  Soil composition: Marl and sandstone exposed to the southeast at 180 meters above sea level.
  Fermentation and refinery: The grapes are de-stemmed, crushed and undergo an alcoholic fermentation by indigenous yeasts with maceration of the skins for 20 days in open oak vats. Aging takes place for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, 11 months in steel tanks and 12 months in bottles. Artisan production philosophy: No added sulfites, maceration on the grape peels, indigenous yeasts.
  Alcohol Content: 14.0% vol.
  Tasting notes: This wine has an intense golden yellow color with orange tones. The body is intense, with hints of yellow fruit in syrup, dried fruit, honey and herbs. It is warm and full, smooth and well-structured, with mineral and spicy notes.
  Pairing Suggestions: Risotto with veggies, white meat stew, roasted lamb, smoked fish appetizers.
  

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Sauvignon (2021)

Specogna

$28.00

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• Gold medals all around, this delightful white is easy to drink and has the perfect WOW! factor that truly sets it apart. Looking for the perfect companion for a warm day or a fresh fish dish? This elegant sauvignon, with citrus notes of grapefruit, pineapple, yellow peppers and touches of tomato leaves will satisfy your palate, especially on a hot summer day! 
   

• Typology: White wine
  Production area: Rocca Bernarda
  Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon 
  Soil composition: Marl, sandstone 
  Harvesting: by hand in 10 kilogram boxes. De-stemming and soft crushing.
  Fermentation and Refinery: Then the wine is immediately cooled to 7-8 ° C. 6 hours of maceration at a low temperature. Racking and coldhousing for 5 days followed by alcoholic fermentation. 10% of the wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels of 1500 liters with battonage every 10 days, while the remaining 90% is fermented and aged in steel tanks with battonage every 20 days. After eight months the two parts are joined together and bottled.
  Alcohol Content: 13% vol. 
  Temperature for Serving: 12-14°C
  Tasting notes: Firmly structured, intense, voluminous, crunchy with a good acid level; with complex, intense varietal sensation and a persistent lingering aftertaste.
  Serving Suggestions: This crisp wine is great by itself poolside, but is also complimentary to vegetable soups, asparagus, and marinated fish dishes.

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Verduzzo (2018)

Marco Cecchini

$24.00

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• Marco Cecchini's focus is to spotlight the terroir of the small Faedis region while embracing the philosophies of biodynamic and organic farming. Cultivating a number of indigenous varietals, this skin-contact Verduzzo is an excellent example of Friuli winemaking.
  
  Cecchini Verduzzo is a dry orange wine that can hold its own when paired with rich foods. Richly fruity and fresh with a supple, tannic mouthfeel. Low residual sugars and fair acidity make for a perfectly balanced expression of Verduzzo Friulano.
  

• Typology: White wine - Orange wine
  Production area: Faedis – Friuli Colli Orientali
  Grape variety: Verduzzo Friulano
  Soil composition: Alluvional Soil
  Vinification: 48 hours of skin contact – controlled temperature of fermentation
  Aging: Steel tank
  Alcohol Content: 13.0%
  Service temperature: 12° C/54° F
  Tasting notes: Golden amber yellow in the glass blossoming with a fruity nose of strawberries and raspberries. Rich, tannic, and mouthfull.
  Serving suggestions: Pairs well with meat and tasty cheeses
  

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Riesling (2018)

Marco Cecchini

$35.00

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• Marco Cecchini's focus is to spotlight the terroir of the small Faedis region while embracing the philosophies of biodynamic and organic farming. Cultivating a number of Friuli indigenous varietals, Cecchini's forward thinking has also led him to plant international varietals like Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and this exquisite Riesling.


  
  Cecchini Riesling is a "Cru," coming from a single organic vineyard. It is rich, creamy, and aromatic with the minerality of the Friuli soil coming through for a fresh taste. "A walk in a wood, under the shadow of the trees in an autumn day."

• Typology: White wine
  Production area: Faedis – Friuli Colli Orientali
  Grape variety: Riesling Renano
  Soil composition: Marl, sandstone and clay
  Vinification: Whole cluster pressing – controlled temperature of fermentation
  Aging: Third assage French oak
  Alcohol Content: 13.0%
  Service temperature: 12° C/54° F
  Tasting notes: Citrus fruits and balsamic notes on the nose with a fresh, mouthfull taste
  Serving suggestions: Pairs well with fried food, fish, and tasty cheeses
  

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Identità (2020)

Specogna

$42.00

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• Friuli in a bottle - A wine that comes from the blend of the three great indigenous white grapes of Friuli (Friulano, Malvasia, Ribolla Gialla), to perfectly represent the great quality potential of this area! Produced by the historic winemakers of Friuli: Specogna. Explore all their available wines here. 

• Typology: White wine – DOC Collio
  Production area: White wine D.O.C.
  Grape variety: 70 % Friulano – 15% Malvasia - 15% Ribolla gialla
  Soil composition: Marl and sandstone
  Harvesting: by hand in 10-kilogram boxes.
  Fermentation and refinery: racking and fermentation (with indigenous yeasts) in oak tonneaux of 5 HL; aged in oak barrels of 15 Hl for the first 12 months; the wine is placed in steel tanks where it ages for a further 6 months; after this period of refinement the wine is bottling, and then it ages in the bottle for 6 months before release.
  Alcohol Content: 13% vol.
  Serving Temperature: 12/14 °C
  Tasting notes: In the nose sweet, large, spicy with varietal characteristics; with hints of citrus, almond, walnut, exotic fruit, and hints of white peach, sage, and white pepper.In the palate great structure, with good acidity and harmonious fruit and spice; the typical almond aftertaste and exotic fruit is very persistent.
  Pairing Suggestions: Wine with a fantastic paring, especially with seafood dishes, prosciutto, and pasta.

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Rosè (2015)

Pittaro

$20.00

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• This is the Ferrari of all rosè. With secondary in-bottle fermentation, a hand-selected mix of the best grapes of each varietal (Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco), and the powerhouse of sparkling winemakers from Pittaro winery, this rosè is definitely not your average sparkling wine. Still great for all occasions, by the pool, at happy hour, or with a cheese plate, fish, meat, or veggies, this rosè is sure to please even the most advanced palates.
  
• Typology: Rosè wine (sparkling)
  Production area: Friuli Venezia Giulia
  Grape variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco
  Harvesting: By hand
  Fermentation and refinery: The first fermentation of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc takes place in steel, while for Pinot Noir there is a very short stop on the skins to add body and the beautiful color. All varietals are then refined for a few months on the lees before combination and bottling where the second fundamental fermentation takes place. The subsequent stop of the wine in contact with the yeasts requires a minimum duration of 24 months. The disgorgement and a small addition of liquer d'expedition close the production cycle and the bottles, after a few months' rest in the cellar, are ready to be tasted.
  Temperature for Serving: Ice Cold! 4-6 °C
  Alcohol Percentage:11%
  Tasting notes: The visual aspect is characterized by a soft pink color and a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose the yeast notes are well pronounced, the fruit sensations are more delicate, be it red, dry or tropical. The taste is fresh, well-structured, and harmonious.
  Serving Suggestions: Pink Brut Rosé is ideal as an aperitif but also as an accompaniment to tasty appetizers, first courses based on fish, meat, or vegetables. Excellent in combination with fish second courses. Excellent between meals. Never use it after a meal, with or without sweets! Always keep the bottles lying down, in a cool and dark place, putting them in the fridge only for the time necessary to bring them to temperature. To serve it correctly, tilt the bottle to a 45° angle and remove the cap slowly, gently venting the gas without making a sound.

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