Wines from Colli Orientali del Friuli
Meroi 2000 Picolit (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
- $85
This golden dessert wine is made from air-dried fruit and then aged in oak. The results are luscious and intense, with loads of candied fruit, preserved lemon and toasted almond.
— M.L.
(12/1/2012)
La Roncaia 2002 Eclisse Sauvignon-Picolit (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
- $34
One of the most fragrant, subtle Sauvignons you’ll encounter. The nose spreads out like a garden in spring, with honeysuckle supported by chalky minerality. The palate delivers lemon chiffon along with light tropical fruit, while the finish is creamy, long and flawless. Could have scored even higher, but one reviewer she said it lacked varietal character (could be…
— W.E.
(7/1/2005)
Le Vigne di Zamò 2004 Pinot Bianco Pinot Bianco (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
- $27
Here’s a wood-aged Pinot Bianco with aromas of vanilla and creamy butter backed by banana, exotic fruit and mango. The oak shadings give the wine a sophisticated, opulent edge and suggest a pairing with lobster or New England clam chowder.
— M.L.
(7/1/2008)
Guerra 2006 Passión White (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
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- $25
Very sophisticated and opulent, this is a rich blend of Sauvignon, Picolit, Tocai Friulano, Pinot Grigio and Verduzzo with a deep golden color and immediate aromas of stone fruit, melon, exotic fruit and pink grapefruit. Rich and creamy, it would make a great companion to shellfish and cream-based dishes.
— M.L.
(11/15/2008)
Volpe Pasini 2006 Zuc di Volpe Ipso Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
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- $52
Here’s a toasty and nutty Pinot Grigio that has obviously benefited from mild oak aging to achieve smooth texture and luscious length on the finish. It’s an opulent, round wine that would pair well with grilled asparagus or white meat.
— M.L.
(11/15/2008)
La Roncaia 2007 Eclisse White (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
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- $35
There’s a soft, creamy quality to this Sauvignon (with 10% barrel-fermented Picolit added to the blend) that recalls aromas of peach, passion fruit and papaya. There’s excellent depth and density here and the wine is generous and chewy in the mouth. Pair this citrusy white with shellfish or pasta con vongole.
— M.L.
(8/1/2009)
Le Due Terre 2006 Sacrisassi Bianco White (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
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- $55
This gorgeous 70-30 blend of Friulano and Ribolla Gialla is dense and well-concentrated with aromas of mature peach, apricot, honey, toasted almond and exotic fruit. The wine has a soft and supple feel in the mouth and ends with a hint of bitter almond on the close: It’s complex and harmonious overall.
— M.L.
(8/1/2009)
La Tunella 2008 Biancosesto White (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
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- $31
If you want to taste the true flavors of Northeast Italy, we recommend you try this wine. Biancosesto is a highly successful marriage of Friulano and Ribolla Gialla (two leading indigenous grapes) that delivers intense aromas of passion fruit, peach, honeysuckle, lemon zest and candied fruit. What sets it apart however is its soft, creamy texture.
— M.L.
(8/1/2009)
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