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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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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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Sauvignon (2020)

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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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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Tramonti Sauvignon (2019)

Specogna

$16.00

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• Meaning “sunset” in Italian, this “Tramonti” Sauvignon is from the winery Specogna, but from a special line of wines produced under the different label, Toblar. This sauvignon is made from batches of grapes spanning the entire vineyard property, and represent the whole area of Friuli in only one bottle.
• Typology: White wine D.O.C.
  Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli, Isonzo, Grave.
  Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
  Fermentation and refinery: Fermentation takes place at 15°C in stainless steel fermenters, and the wine is bottled in late winter.
  Temperature for Serving: 12-14°C, 54-57°F
  Alcohol Percentage:12.5%
  Tasting notes: Straw yellow with pale green highlights, this sauvignon is delicate and aromatic, showing crisp citrus and pungent herbs such as sage and mint, with a hint of herbaceous tomato leaf and green pepper. A faithful exemplar of the varietal, this wine has lively acidity and is appealing overall.
  Pairing Suggestions: Superb as an aperitif, also pairs well with appetizers of raw fish, oysters.

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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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Pignolo (2011)

Moschioni

$85.00

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• Pignolo means "finicky" in Italian and this wine is rare due to the difficulty in growing these finicky grapes. This wine is powerful, with a full body and a backbone loaded with well-ripened and quality tannins. An outstanding wine, this Pignolo stands up to any beautiful meal.
• Typology: Red wine 
  Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli 
  Grape variety: 100% Pignolo 
  Harvesting: Manual harvest from early to mid-October.
  Fermentation and refinery: It ages 48 months in barriques, 24 months in large oak barrels followed by 24 months of bottle-aging.
  Alcohol Content: 15% vol.
  Tasting notes: Solid ruby red with purple shades. Deep and fruity nose gorgeously layered with plum jam, blueberry, and black cherry as well as floral hints of rosehip and violet. It has a delicate and balsamic note of eucalyptus and tobacco leaf.
  Serving Suggestions: Pair it with aged blue cheese or with ground game and game bird.

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Prosecco (NV)

Corazza

$12.00

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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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Verduzzo Torion (2015)

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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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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Vis Uvae (2016)

il Carpino

$52.00

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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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Malvasia (2016)

il Carpino

$52.00

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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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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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Celtico (2011)

Moschioni

$40.00

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• In a region famous for its whites (Friuli), Michele Moschioni has been daring enough for the past 40 years to only make reds. A pupil of the godfather of Amarone, Giuseppe Quintarelli, Moschioni's reds are legendary. A blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon, this wine is a new take on a classic. Full-bodied wine with sweet tannin and plenty of extract to balance out the whole structure. It is juicy and rich with a surprising lush style.
• Typology: Red wine blend 
  Production area: D.O.C. Colli Orientali del Friuli 
  Grape variety: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
  Harvesting: Manual harvest from mid to late September.
  Fermentation and refinery: It ages 12 months in barriques, 48 months in large french oak barrels, followed by 12 months of bottle-ageing.
  Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol.
  Tasting notes Very wide nose of berries, chocolate cherry, violets and a mild spicy
  note of star anise. Afterwards it displays fully developed aromas of
  leather, sealing wax, Kentucky tobacco and black coffee.
  Sensory characteristics: Full-bodied wine with sweet tannin and plenty of extract to balance out the whole structure. It is juicy and rich with a surprising lush
  style.
  Serving Suggestions: You can pair it with well-structured first dishes, red meat and
  stewed mushrooms.

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