Wines from Friuli

Complex and rich bouquet of citrus fruit and sage flavours. Excellently structured and consistent on the palate with a fresh acid wire. This wonderful Sauvignon offers multi-layered fruit notes and great harmony with a delightful grapefruit flavour on the long finish. Good ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"A very pure and limey sauvignon blanc that is tangy but not herbaceous. Mineral, green apples and very gastronomic in style. Ripe green apples, wet stones and nicely dry. Austere but not demanding. Linear, pretty long and mineral." James Suckling

Deep red, this elegant Refosco seduces with its complexity and varietal typicity. On the nose, great aromas of graphite, blackcurrant, plums, smoke and liquorice. Present, full-bodied, dense and long on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, powerful ruby red. In the nose medium expressiveness, some raspberry and dried tomato. Drinkable and juicy on the palate, stretches out fresh, always juicy as it goes on, notes of ripe red berries, pleasant pressure on the final." Falstaff

"This is fruity with blackberry and hints of oyster shell. Full body, round and flavorful." James Suckling

"Bright red. Flinty underbrush and blackberry aromas and flavors are pure and clean. Then brightly saline and fresh on the minty, long and clean finish." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

Light greenish yellow, floral aromas of flowers, tangerine and peach. Fresh and elegant on the palate, very precise, long-lasting and juicy on the finish. A multi-faceted, exotic wine with good development potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with light greenish reflections. Very intense and persistent aroma on the nose, slightly aromatic, pleasantly fruity. Dry, fresh, balanced on the palate, with lively acidity and a velvety texture, with an excellent finish." Falstaff

"Intense straw with a green tinge. Firm, petrolly nose with apple and green peach. Full-bodied palate that comes with plenty of acidity, which gives it an edge. Apple and peach fruit on a long finish." Jancis Robinson

"The 2020 Riesling Afix emerges from the glass with an exotic blend of tropical flowers, dried citrus peel and sweet spice. On the palate, it displays a pleasant inner sweetness that combines lemon and lime with a stimulating core of salty minerality. The 2020 finishes with excellent length and tension, while the residual acids provide a fresh impression. It is very beautiful." Vinous

"An attractive white wine with sliced white peach, lime and lemon. Very tangy and lively. Medium body. Bright acidity with lots of fruit and a tangy finish. Lots of energy." James Suckling

L'Arcione Rosso, an elegant Friulian cuvée of Pignolo and Schiopettino, reveals a variety of aromas on the nose, from earthy to exotic. It is a highly expressive wine full of lively fruit and extraordinary complexity, its purity and race are breathtaking. This selection should be enjoyed with leisure! SUPERIORE.DE

Pignolo reveals an enticing bouquet of roasted coffee beans, leather, smoke and spices. The incredibly complex aromatics of the rare grape variety are repeated on the palate with good structure and harmony. A wine without equal, especially when it comes to Pignolo. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich and very ripe pignolo that does not overpower with its rusticity. Blackberries, dried dark cherries, sweet spices and chocolate. Rich and full-bodied on the palate with sweet fruit and ample, nicely chewy tannins. Nice restraint for a pignolo." James Suckling

Felluga's Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is very appealing, showing an interesting blend of wild berries, mint, sage and autumnal spices on the nose. Its textures are silky, giving way to polished black fruits and floral notes, underlined by a complex web of minerals and fine-grained tannins. A wine of strong character made from Friuli's most famous red autochthonous grape variety. SUPERIORE.DE

Prunella Mandorlata is a beautiful amber-coloured, light and delicate liqueur made from bitter almonds. Excellent aroma and taste. Made according to Antonio Nonino's old original recipe. SUPERIORE.DE

L'Arcione Rosso, an elegant Friulian cuvée of Pignolo and Schiopettino, reveals a variety of aromas ranging from earthy to exotic on the nose. It is a highly expressive wine full of lively fruit and extraordinary complexity, its purity and race are breathtaking. This selection should be savoured at leisure! SUPERIORE.DE

"Grilled herbs, sour cherries, toasted bark and nutmeg on the nose. Toasty and ripe with a medium to full body and chewy tannins. Spicy finish." James Suckling

The grapes for Ciampagnis come from a 7.8-hectare vineyard located just above sea level at an altitude of 32 metres. Fresh, Mediterranean-spicy bouquet with notes of white flowers and an exotic touch of mango, lychee and rhubarb. Medium-bodied on the palate with a beautiful silky texture, full-bodied flavours of citrus, pineapple and apple, the long ageing on the lees ensures terrific freshness and complexity. A seductive wine with great potential for enthusiasm, full of energy and personality with a mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Grappa Monovitigno Il Prosecco Bianco is the ideal summer grappa: fresh, floral and with a playful aroma. Excellent enjoyment at a serving temperature of 11 degrees and ingenious also for the preparation of many cocktails. SUPERIORE.DE

The single-varietal Merlot Focus beguiles with its elegant aroma of red fruits and warm, balsamic tones. The fresh taste is characterised by the typical spiciness and the lively tannins of a high-quality and rare Merlot from the Colli Orientali. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep ruby. Cool climate Merlot aromas and flavors with flinty red berries, wet stones, fresh herbs, with only minimal notes of coffee and cocoa. Vibrant and long on the juicy finish. A 22 years old, single vineyard Merlot from Prepotto." Vinous

"A soft and beautiful wine with hazelnut, coffee and chocolate aromas and flavors. Mint and eucalyptus notes, too. Full to medium body. Round and soft tannins. Complex and long." James Suckling

"I think it's safe to say that Serena Palazzolo and her husband Christian Patat are at the top of their game, which means that the wines of Ronco del Gnemiz are among the best made in Friuli today. There is a lot to choose from here, because the transparency of the terroir is paramount. It may be easier to sell and market one or two Sauvignons, Chardonnay or Friulano wines, but the differences between each hill, each site and the age of each vineyard create such unique expressions that it would be a shame not to produce all six.

Standing on the hill where this winery is located, looking out over Rosazzo in the Colli Orientali, it becomes clear why these vineyard designations are so important to the future of the region. These hills rise and fall like bubbles rising from the earth and dropping to the horizon. I can imagine a winemaker's fascination with each of these unique sites. If you were to make a short list of the best producers in Friuli, you should put Ronco del Gnemiz at the top of the list." Vinous

Iris presents itself in a delicate and restrained style. Bright straw green, on the nose hints of apricots, lime zest and a subtle tropical vein. Wonderful fruit-acid interplay on the palate, not quite as wild as its counterpart, but just as mineral and tension-filled. A skilful example of why it is sometimes good to vinify different terroirs separately and skilfully bring out the characteristics. Great Sauvignon cinema from a master hand! SUPERIORE.DE

"The bouquet of the Sauvignon Blanc Iris 2020 has a candied quality that is perfectly balanced by earthy notes of wet stone and freshly cut pear. The texture is soft, with pleasant ripe peach flavours and floral notes developing towards the finish. The finish is a little shorter than expected, but leaves a pleasant refreshment on the palate. Very nice." Vinous

Beautiful interpretation of the grape variety: Herbaceous and minty notes on the nose, plus lavender and sage. Then very tasty and complex on the palate of dark fruits, dried cherries, complemented by tones of undergrowth and tobacco. A touch of fine tannins, minerals and traces of rosemary and liquorice lead this medium-bodied red seductively into a sophisticated final. SUPERIORE.DE

The Chardonnay grapes for Lis Neris' Metodo Classico come from the historic Jurosa vineyard. After the first fermentation in 500-litre barrels, it matures for at least three years in the bottle on the fine lees and develops the nobility and elegance that immediately excited us. On the nose, notes of yeast, light stone fruit, limestone and minerals. In the mouth it is creamy and elegant, blessed with depth and at the same time great freshness, which one would wish for from many a French counterpart. Dom Jurosa is precise, cool and pleasantly dry in its overall appearance, which also makes it an excellent food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

Crystal clear grappas from selected marcs of the Chardonnay grape, processed very fresh and soft. Fine fragrance and elegant taste of Golden Delicious apple and fresh bread crust. SUPERIORE.DE

Delicate amber colour due to the short ageing in barrique. Fine and elegant, reminiscent of the scent of bread, vanilla and pastries. The same aromas on the palate before finishing long and with a light apple note. Without added colouring agents. SUPERIORE.DE

Crystal-clear grappa made from freshly processed Sauvignon grapes with the wonderfully fruity flavours of the grape variety. Elegant and harmonious in bouquet and flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

"Clear and bright. Intense notes of bread and baked goods on the nose, followed by hints of white flowers and plants. Warm, enveloping and aromatic on the palate, with a moderately persistent finish." Falstaff

Friulano Dolée is another impressive Vie di Romans flagship. Bright straw yellow in colour. Clean, fresh aromas of honey, citrus fruit and pear, complemented by ripe banana. On the palate, its soft texture forms an ideal sounding board for the beautifully layered fruit basket of peach, melon, quince and fresh pear. A ripe, finesse-rich wine that finishes long and with an excellent acid-fruit balance. SUPERIORE.DE