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Russiz Superiore 2005 Horus White (Venezia Giulia)
- $44
Horus (a fabulous blend of 90% Picolit with smaller percentages of Sauvignon and Friulano) opens with a golden-amber color and segues to aromas of honey toasted almond, dried apricot, chestnut honey and yellow rose. The wine is thick and creamy with a long close that is driven by both extraction and freshness.
— M.L.
(12/31/2010)
Russiz Superiore 2006 Riserva Pinot Bianco (Collio)
- $36
Here’s a beautiful Riserva Pinot Bianco that delivers intense aromas of stone fruit, honey, melon and toasted almond. The wine rests on the lees for eight months for extra heft and density on its naturally rich texture. Pair it with shellfish or white meat.
— M.L.
(5/1/2011)
Russiz Superiore 2003 Riserva degli Orzoni Red (Collio)
- $47
This is a rich and nicely concentrated blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (75%) Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Northeast Italy that offers clean aromas of black cherry, spice, chocolate, prunes and plums. The wine has a tart and fresh mouthfeel with good density and persistency on the close.
— M.L.
(12/15/2009)
Russiz Superiore 2005 Rosso Riserva degli Orzoni Red (Collio)
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- $47
This intense Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from northeast Italy offers impressive density and complexity with pure aromas of blackberry, spice, leather and tobacco. It’s a rich, elegant wine that can be paired with game dishes.
— M.L.
(11/1/2010)
Russiz Superiore 2004 Riserva Sauvignon (Collio)
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- $30
This creamy Riserva has the natural fragrances of Sauvignon—exotic fruit, lime, yellow rose and spicy sage—backed by a full, round and generous mouthfeel. This wine boasts a commanding presence in the mouth and finishes with smooth richness.
— M.L.
(5/1/2009)
Russiz Superiore 2008 Col Disôre White (Collio)
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- $37
Gorgeous, rich and intense, this luminous blend of Pinot Bianco, Friulano, Sauvignon and Ribolla Gialla offers the best of Collio winemaking. The northeast area of Italy is particularly suited for white wines and this expression is loaded tight with peach blossom, apricot, almond and light toast.
— M.L.
(11/1/2010)
Russiz Superiore 2006 Riserva Sauvignon (Collio)
- Editors' Choice
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- $35
This is a truly amazing Sauvignon from northeast Italy that rests on the lees for three years to shape a rich, complex and elegant white wine. The variety’s characteristic aromas of exotic fruit and spring flowers are all there and the wine is impressively generous and creamy on the finish.
— M.L.
(11/1/2010)
Russiz Superiore 2004 Riserva Pinot Bianco (Collio)
- Editors' Choice
- $30
This creamy, rich Pinot Bianco will win you over at first sniff thanks to the intensity and purity of its aromas. You’ll get peach, apricot, passion fruit, yellow and a light mineral dusting backed by rich concentration. Pair this wine with crustaceans or risotto con crema di scampi.
— M.L.
(8/1/2009)
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