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Torre Rosazza 2006 Bandarós Red (Colli Orientali del Friuli)

Price $32

There’s a ripe element to the nose here that recalls blackberry pie or fruit preserves. Beyond those are subtle aromas of spice, tobacco, leather and cedar. The mouthfeel is smooth and tight and there is a fresh, herbal-like aftertaste of rosemary or chopped mint. — M.L. (12/15/2009)

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Torre Rosazza 2007 Ronco di Masiero White (Colli Orientali del Friuli)

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Price $32

Here’s a well-balanced white blend that offers aromas of exotic and passion fruits backed by good density and texture. The wine is soft and creamy in the mouth and would pair nicely with white meat or shellfish. — M.L. (8/1/2009)

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Torre Rosazza 2005 Ronco del Palazzo Pinot Nero (Colli Orientali del Friuli)

Price $32

Wild berries, forest floor, red rose, almond skin and blueberries set the tone of this lively Pinot Nero from northern Italy. The wine is crisp and compact on the tongue and releases more berry flavors over its streamlined finish. — M.L. (12/15/2009)

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Torre Rosazza 2008 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli)

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Price $20

There’s a fragrant component to the nose that recalls jasmine, honeysuckle and exotic fruit with a distant shading of crushed white pepper at the back. There are also distinctive citrus-like flavors of grapefruit and lemon zest but the wine has the natural structure to put them into context. — M.L. (8/1/2009)

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Torre Rosazza 1997 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli)

Price $12

Offers a ripe and fragrant nose with hints of pineapple and citrus. Herbal and citrus flavors and a slightly spritzy feel in the mouth. Zings with crisp acidity. Try with seafood, veal, or chicken with lemon. — W.E. (8/1/1999)

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Torre Rosazza 2008 Sauvignon (Colli Orientali del Friuli)

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Price $20

This is an elegant and pristine Sauvignon with distant mineral shadings at the back of fragrant aromas of exotic fruit, mango and kiwi. You’ll also get ample green notes that recall cut grass or tomato leaf and the wine’s structure is smooth and compact. — M.L. (8/1/2009)

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Torre Rosazza 2008 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli)

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Price $20

This is a fragrant Pinot Grigio with pretty renderings of citrus, melon, peach and very light mineral shadings. The wine’s tonic but compact structure makes it ideal for light pasta dishes and chicken salad. — M.L. (8/1/2009)

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Torre Rosazza 2007 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli)

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Price $20

With a little bit more age on it, this Pinot Grigio (from the 2007 vintage) delivers added aromatic sophistication that could match shellfish and fried seafood. The mouthfeel is still lean, crisp and easygoing in general. — M.L. (8/1/2009)

Most Reviewed Designations

Altromerlot Bandarós Ronco del Palazzo Ronco di Masiero

Most Reviewed Varietals

Friulano Merlot Pinot Grigio Pinot Nero Red Blend Sauvignon White Blend

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