Friuli Italian Wines

Savorgnano (2021)

Genio

$30.60 $34.00

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Sharing a name with the town where the Genio vineyards are located, Savorgnano del Torre, this hand-crafted wine is a true representation of the terroir. This 100% Friulano is a classic expression of this historic local varietal, with almond notes, and is a great introduction to the varietal.
Typology: White wine
Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli
Grape variety: 100% Friulano
Harvesting: By hand in September
Fermentation and refinery: The bunches are gently pressed and after 25 days of fermentation (1/3 in oak barriques and 2/3 in stainless steel tanks), it ages for 9 months on the lees. An additional 2-3 months in the bottle before distribution.
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Temperature for serving: 12-14°C (53-57°F)
Tasting notes: Pale straw yellow color with greenish hints. Strong and round taste, with characteristic notes of almonds, chamomile and wildflowers. Slightly lower acidity than the other whites in the range.
Pairing Suggestions: Perfect with cured meats, splendid with vegetables.

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Credere Refosco (2020)

Genio

$26.10 $29.00

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The small Genio vineyard lies on the slope of a hill so steep, no machines can handle the terrain. The vines are handled completely by hand, resulting in high-quality wines with a special touch. Taste for yourself a "handmade wine" when you try Credere, a 100% Refosco wine that is spicy when young but ages into a rich, intense and elegant wine.
Typology: Red wine
Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli
Grape variety: 100% Refosco
Harvesting: By hand in October
Fermentation and refinery: Grapes are de-stemmed and let to ferment and macerate for 30 days. After racking the wine is matured in French oak barriques for 16 months. It is then blended in stainless steel vats and finally matures for 5 months in the bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Tasting notes: Intense, dark ruby red. Dry and high in tannins and acidity. Spicy when young but ages exceptionally well becoming rich, intense and elegant. Age this wine at home for 5 years before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions: Barbecue and grilled meats, pork with plum or apple sauce, first courses with rich full-bodied sauces.

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Friulano (2021)

Ronc dai Luchis

$24.30 $27.00

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After Italy's loss of a lawsuit, "Friulano" became the new name of "Tocai", a wine produced usually in a sweet form in Hungary. This varietal, native to the area of the Austro-Hungarian Empire crossing into the borders of what is now Friuli is dry and delicate with slight undertones of wildflowers and almonds and good structure.

This Friulano by Ronc dai Luchis is an excellent introduction to the grape if you are not already familiar. Fine and delicate with a delightful aroma of wildflowers and nuts, you won't miss the typical almond note we've come to love with Friulano.
Typology: White wine
Production area: Friuli Venezia Giulia
Grape variety: 100% Friulano
Harvesting: By hand from late August to early September
Fermentation and refinery: De-stemmed, then softly pressed and aged in stainless steel for 5 months, where there is contact with the lees for texture.
Alcohol Percentage: 13.5%
Temperature for Serving: 12°C
Tasting notes: Fine, delicate wine, with an intense aroma reminiscent of wild flowers, with a dry, soft taste and good structure.
Serving Suggestions: Excellent as an aperitif, for appetizers, with fish and white meat.

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Verduzzo Nui (2015)

Ronc dai Luchis

$25.20 $28.00

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Friuli's favorite sweet wine grape takes on a new role in this unique classic method sparkling wine. Four years of aging lead to a fine perlage and a long-lasting finish. A great introduction to Friuli wines for bubbly lovers, this wine will surprise you with its complex and nuanced nose and flavors as it pleasantly glides across the palate.
Typology: Sparkling wine
Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli
Grape variety: 100% Verduzzo
Harvesting: By hand
Fermentation and refinery: Whole bunches directly in the press, using only first juice running. 48-72 month sur-lie, zero dosage.
Alcohol Percentage: 13.0%
Tasting notes: On the nose, it recalls bread crust and honey. Dry and structured in the mouth of extreme persistence.
Serving Suggestions: Excellent with aperitifs, appetizers and desserts.

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Ribolla Gialla (2021)

Canus

$23.40 $26.00

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Ribolla Gialla is an Italian native grape variety cultivated mainly in the hills of Friuli. In fact, it was in the hills of Gramogliano where modern-day Ribolla Gialla was cultivated from historic vines. It is here that the varietal is at home, and makes its purest expression.

Richly acidic with a medium-bodied structure, Canus Ribolla Gialla goes well with fish starters and mains, shellfish, and seafood.
Typology: White wine
Production area: Gramogliano Hills
Grape variety: 100% Ribolla Gialla
Harvesting: By hand at the end of September
Fermentation and refinery: Crushing and destemming of the grapes. Soft pressing. Static settling for 36 hours. Fermentation at controlled temperature in steel. After 9-12 months it goes into the bottle where it remains for a few months before release.
Alcohol Percentage: 13.0%
Tasting notes: Straw yellow color with golden reflections. Citrus and floral on the nose with notes of freshly picked oranges, orange blossom, and bergamot. Medium-bodied with balanced acidity on the palate and good salinity.
Serving Suggestions: Goes well with appetizers and delicate starters, excellent with fried fish and seafood.

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Ribolla Gialla Brut

Canus

$19.80 $22.00

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The pleasant acidity and citrus notes associated with the native Ribolla Gialla grape express beautifully in this Charmat method brut sparkling wine suitable for any and every occasion that requires bubbles!

Canus enhances and personalizes this Ribolla Gialla Brut with a long second fermentation (6 months) and a final addition of Liqueur d'Expédition obtained from fine selections of reserve bottles of the company's white wines. Without chasing particular and crowded trends, this wine stands proud in its simplicity and beauty.
Typology: Sparkling white wine
Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli
Grape variety: 100% Ribolla Gialla
Harvesting: By hand
Fermentation and refinery: Crushing and de-stemming of the grapes followed by soft pressing. Cooling of the must at 12°C then a period of static settling. Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel. After 9-12 months it goes into the bottle where it remains for a few months.
Alcohol: 12.0%
Tasting notes: Pale straw yellow in color with golden reflections. On the nose it carries a basket of freshly picked oranges and bergamot, surrounded by orange blossom flowers. In the mouth a balanced acidity and good salinity for a perfectly balanced bubble.
Temperature for serving: 6-10°C
Serving Suggestions: Goes well with appetizers and delicate starters, excellent with fried fish and seafood.

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Ocyder

Unterholzner

$3.50 $4.90

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Ocyder is an extra dry apple cider, a product of the Unterholzner family's love and passion for Friuli, where they have been dedicated to the cultivation of apples for 50 years. The Fuji apples used are grown completely organically, harvested by hand, and do not undergo any post-harvest treatments. The result is a sparkling, fragrant and fresh alcoholic drink.

Ocyder is great on its own or as a companion for aperitifs and dinners. Taste the Friuli difference of Ocyder today!
Typology: Cider
Origin: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Fruit: Organic Fuji Friulian apples
Alcohol: 6.0% vol.
Sugars: 12g/lt
Serving Temperature: 45°F
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Tasting notes: Extra dry distinguished by a gentle sweet note. Delicate fruity character. Perfect balance between sweetness and acidity.
Pairing Suggestions: Ideal for an aperitif and to accompany tasty and full-bodied dishes. Versatile as a base for cocktails in which the acid and fruity notes of the cider perfectly balance the energetic character of the spirits.
Ingredients: Organic apples, organic cane sugar, organic yeast.

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Malvasia Istriana (2020)

San Lurins

$24.99 $29.00

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This Malvasia Istriana from San Lurins is a delicious expression of the unique Malvasia of Friuli. An easy-drinking classic method sparkling wine that you'll quickly fall in love with. With notes of fruit and breadcrumb, this elegant wine is great on its own before a meal, or pairs great with semi-aged cheeses, white meat dishes, shellfish and roasted fish.
Typology: Classic method sparkling wine
Production area: San Lorenzo Isontino (GO)
Grape variety: 100% Malvasia Istriana
Harvesting: Manual, slightly ahead of the optimal harvest time in order to ensure the right freshness of the wine.
Fermentation and refinery: The whole bunches are collected and directly subjected to soft pressing; only the first-pressed must (about 50%) will be used to produce our fermented wine. The must is cold decanted for about 12-15 hours and then fermented at a controlled temperature. The wine is then left on the fine lees (sur lies), which are periodically kept in suspension (periodic bâtonnage). In the following spring we proceed with the tirage; the secondary fermentation in bottle will last a few weeks and the bottles will lay flat in the cellar to age for another 12-15 months before distribution.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Temperature for Serving: 10°C
Tasting notes: Fresh and delicate with light bubbles. Fruit forward with notes of apple, pear and grapefruit. A second layer of fresh bread aromas.
Serving Suggestions: Excellent as an aperitif, with semi-aged cheeses, with fish and white meat.

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Rosè (2016)

Pittaro

$19.80 $22.00

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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.

Great for all occasions: by the pool, at happy hour, or with a cheese plate, fish, meat, or veggies, this classic method brut rosè is sure to please even the most advanced palates.
Typology: Sparkling Rosè Wine
Production area: Friuli Grave
Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco
Harvesting: By hand
Fermentation and refinery: The first fermentation of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco 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 liqueur d'expedition close the production cycle and the bottles, after a few months' rest in the cellar, are ready to be tasted.
Storage Suggestion: 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 cork slowly, gently venting the gas without making a sound.
Alcohol: 13.0%
Temperature for Serving: Ice Cold! 4-6°C
Tasting notes: Soft pink color with a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose the yeast notes are well pronounced, the fruit aromas are more delicate, be they red, dried, 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!