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2012 Vie di Romans Friuli Isonzo Chardonnay

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May 28, 2023 - $36

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RATINGS

94James Suckling

A rich, oily chardonnay with vanilla, apple-pie and lemon character. Hints of toasted coconut too. Full body, lots of fruit and an intense, caramel-like finish.

91Wine Spectator

Refined, medium-bodied and richly smoky, with fine layers of pear tart, lemon parfait, glazed apricot and toasted hazelnut. Fresh and focused, with a lasting echo of salinity on the finish.

91Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of mature yellow apple, candied fruit, toasted oak and a nutty note mingle in the glass. The round, full-bodied palate delivers pineapple, baked Abate Fetel pear, toasted walnut and smoky mineral before closing on a note of crème brûlée.

90Vinous / IWC

...rich and ample in style, with all the elements in the right place. Tropical-infused notes meld into candied lemon, mango and white truffle...shows off its expressive personality.

REGION

Italy, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the most northeasterly region of Italy, bordered by Austria on the north, Slovenia to the east, and the Italian Veneto to the west. Given its history as a political and cultural crossroads, it is no wonder that the wines and cuisine of Friuli-Venezia Giulia reflect Italian, Austrian, French and eastern European traditions. The region is best known for its white wines, and specializes in the native Tocai Friulano, a white grape that produces plush dry wines with fruit flavors balanced by minerals and acidity. Pinot Grigio, Sauvignnon Blanc, and Chardonnay area also grown, along with the native grapes Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia and Istriana. Artisanal producers in the region also make white blends, called “super whites,” which are generally distinctive blends of native grapes and Chardonnay. However nearly 40% of Friuli-Venezia Giulia wines are red. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are grown, along with the native grapes Refosco, Pignolo and Schioppettino, which is also called Ribolla Nera. The region has 46,000 vineyard acres, of which 60% is classified as DOC. There are nine DOCs.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.