Schiopetto: Friuli, Italy
Tocai Friulano, DOC Collio
Tocai Friulano is an historic vine of Collio Goriziano cultivated in a ventilated hilly area, in soils of Eocene origin, mostly marly. The manual harvest and the soft pressing are followed by a brief period of aeration with no presence of sulfur dioxide. This wine that remains on its yeast for 8 months develops a straw-yellow color with greenish reflections. The wine develops a delicate bouquet with characteristic almond and field flower scents as well as pear accents. Dry, aromatic with an elegant almond background, it offers good body and persistence.2006 Vintage Reviews:
“Aromas of peach stone, light honey and lemon. Full-bodied, with mineral, white pepper, flint and ripe peach. Long and flavorful. This is a crisp, superclean wine, with loads of character and finesse.” 92 Wine Spectator, November 2007
“The 2006 Tocai Friulano is wonderfully pure in its expressive aromatics and focused fruit. This reference-point Tocai offers outstanding length as well as cut and should drink well over the next few years.” 90 Wine Advocate, October 2007
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