Colutta
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Colutta 2007 Picolit (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
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- $55
Packaged in a long, elegant bottle with a wax seal, this precious Picolit dessert wine offers aromas of stone fruit, apricot, dried mint, orange zest and ginger. It shows pretty complexity and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.
— M.L.
(12/15/2011)
Colutta 2006 Picolit (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
- $19
Closed with a wax- top bottle, this elegant Picolit offers pretty aromas of honey-roasted chestnut and dried lavender. The wine has a uniquely floral feel and ends with piquant acidity that makes it persistent and lively in the mouth.
— M.L.
(12/15/2008)
Colutta 2005 Cabernet Franc (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
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Executed in a big, bold style, this Cabernet Franc (with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) exhibits green notes of chopped herbs, spice, red currants and drying talc powder. The mineral layer is noticeable here and helps give definition and personality.
— M.L.
(5/1/2009)
Colutta 2004 Picolit (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
Colutta’s Picolit offers well-integrated notes of maple syrup, honey and dark molasses. It also has light floral aromas that add a soft, feminine touch and that would pair well with almond-based desserts. The mouthfeel is chewy with good length and freshness.
— M.L.
(12/15/2008)
Colutta 2004 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
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- $12
This 18-hectare vineyard at the heart of the appellation includes an ancient villa turned fermentation cellar. The Pinot Grigio makes a very good show with loads of freshly cut pear and baked banana chips. Smooth and creamy in the mouth. Imported by Wine Emporium.
— M.L.
(6/1/2006)
Colutta 2006 Sauvignon (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
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- $12
Thanks to a special clone of Sauvignon, Giorgio Colutta has successfully paired this international variety to his unique territory, creating a distinctively Italian wine. Fresh aromas include citrus zest, wild sage, chopped herbs and kiwi yet the sharp edges you might find in French or New Zealand versions are absent. The wine boasts good acidity and a bright…
— M.L.
(11/15/2007)
Colutta 2006 Tocai Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
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- $12
Fresh green fruit, lime and kiwi emerge on the heels of broader aromas of ripe peach and banana. This is a lush and thick wine with a lively mouthfeel and loads of delicate spice on the finish.
— M.L.
(11/15/2007)
Colutta 2005 Verduzzo Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli)
- $11
Here’s a light and unassuming expression of Verduzzo Friulano (made as a dessert wine) with fragrant honey and floral notes on top of candied fruit, dried apricot and lavender. It’s simple and clean and would pair well with biscotti or an easy fruit tart.
— M.L.
(12/15/2008)
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