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Marega 1994 Holbar Red (Friuli Venezia Giulia)

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Price $20

Unusual and elegant, this red from northeastern Italy is mostly Merlot, blended with Cabernet Franc and a small amount of Gamay. The complex plum, ripe berry, herb and cedar notes of the noseopen to a medium-weight palate of dry cherry and earth flavors. It's quite alive and graceful at six years, and closes handsomely with even tannins on the finish. — W.E. (4/1/2001)

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Marega 2003 Holbar Bianco White (Friuli)

Here’s an intense, slightly oxidized, 80-20 blend of Riesling and Chard that is redolent of apple, pear, pine nut, resin and maple syrup. The wine has loads of personality and complexity and is very unique in a non-commercial way. The word Holbar refers to the acacia wood casks used to age the wine. — M.L. (7/1/2008)

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Marega 1993 Holbar Rosso Red (Friuli)

Price $25

Opaque, a pungent nose, dark and heavily concentrated. Red licorice, bright plummy fruit and a little bit of chalkiness on the palate. A solid, intense wine; a nice blend of 80 percent Merlot, 15 percent Cabernet and 5 percent Gamay. Entirely recommendable. — M.S. (5/1/1999)

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Marega 1995 Holbar White (Friuli Venezia Giulia)

Price $20

This Riesling-Chardonnay blend is named after and aged in Holbars, traditional acacia-wood casks. Nut, spice, lychee, honey and black pepper elements all vie for attention in the intense bouquet. Dry, very ripe melon, orange honey and spice flavors derive from the late-picked (but not late harvest designated) fruit, and (presumably) the acacia. This distinctive… — W.E. (4/1/2001)

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Marega 1998 Chardonnay (Collio)

Price $15

This unwooded Chardonnay shows a good deal more charachter than most of the Italian wines made of the grape. Pear, peach, anise and mineral aromas and flavors show considerable complexity and the texture on the long finish is quite full and almost buttery--surprising in a wine that sees no oak and no malolactic fermentation. — W.E. (4/1/2001)

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Marega 1997 Merlot (Collio)

Price $14

Clear notes of sweet cherry and vanilla on the nose make the invitation. Very clean and dominated by red fruits. Enough body to stand up to spicy fare. Fresh, alive and a good indicator of overall vintage quality. — M.S. (5/1/1999)

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Marega 2004 Malvasia Istriana (Collio)

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Here’s a sophisticated expression of Malvasia with tones of toasted almond, melon and mature peach. You’ll get honey and yellow rose and a nice mineral taste that gives the wine interesting dimension. Pair it with shellfish or delicate white meat. — M.L. (7/1/2008)

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Marega 2006 Chardonnay (Collio)

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This is a really nice, creamy Chardonnay from northern Italy with thick streaks of glycerin on the glass and aromas of pineapple, pear, melon, peach and a hint of vanilla. The alcohol does come through and the wine delivers loads of chewy yellow fruit on the finish. — M.L. (7/1/2008)

Most Reviewed Designations

Aurora Holbar Holbar Bianco Holbar Rosso

Most Reviewed Varietals

Chardonnay Malvasia Istriana Merlot Pinot Grigio Red Blend Sauvignon Tocai Friulano White Blend

2009 Va Piano

Having been given almost four years of age prior to release, this deep…

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