Wines from Friuli

AnticaCuvée is a fine, very aromatic Riserva. Nonino uses the traditional still for distillation. The inviting, clear amber colour comes from the storage in small barrels. A very special note is given to the cuvée by the small but essential addition of young grappa, which has matured for a year in Limousin barriques. Fruity, warm, velvety and long-lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light amber. Balanced aroma, some caramel, also herbal, delicate honey. Fresh and dry on the palate, some saltiness, stimulating and dry on the finish." Falstaff

Smooth, generous red wine with beautiful notes of red fruits, sweet spices and delicate herbs, all coming together in a medium-bodied, terroir-driven style. The wine offers excellent depth, a long, elegant finish and an inspiring overall harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Rosso del Gnemiz wafts up smoky with red currants, peppery herbs and rosy florals. Its textures are silky, ushering in a potent wave of spicy red berries and minerals, all supported by bright acidity. While pretty and finessed, the 2019 is also powerful and structured, promising many years of pleasure." Vinous

"W.... Dreams ... ......" has stood for "Where Dreams can happen" since the 2003 vintage and originates from "Where the Dreams have no end", which was first pressed with the 1987 harvest. The '96 to '02 vintages were labelled "Were Dreams now it's just Wine".

Very expressive with aromas of lime blossom, jasmine, incense and warm peach skin, this wine crackles with vibrant acidity, delicately interwoven with layers of ripe yellow melon and apple fruit, salted almonds and candied ginger. A noble white wine that lingers on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense straw yellow. Great intensity and depth of white and yellow fruit, supported with just a touch of oak. You can sense the greatness of the vintage. The oak also accentuates the fruit on the palate, while being perfectly integrated. Sensational balance." Jancis Robinson

"Powerful, sparkling straw yellow colour. Slightly restrained on the nose, opens with delicate notes of camomile, then full flavours of apricot, banana and lychee. Blossoms beautifully on the palate, round and extremely smooth, shows good pressure, with a subtle bitter note on the final." Falstaff

"It's attractive and fresh with notes of glazed lemons and apples as well as young hazelnuts, savoury herbs and custard. Also some spices. Full-bodied and complex with consistent acidity that gives shape to every detail of the fruit. Some attractive spicy nuances before a mineral finish. A complex but very approachable wine that is already drinking beautifully but can also last a long time." James Suckling

Merlot Voos dai Ciamps smells seductively of ripe cherries and plums, complemented by sweet herbs and tobacco. Its silky texture is consolidated by bright acids and inner spice in a savoury expression, while notes of tart red and blue berries pour over its mineral core. The finish is long and lightly textured, leaving earthy tones, hints of lavender and citrus for a characterful final. SUPERIORE.DE

Vintage Tunina is predominantly made from Sauvignon and Chardonnay. There are also small amounts of Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana and Picolit. Bright golden yellow in colour, the intense, very elegant bouquet shows notes of honey and meadow flowers. Dry, soft, very fruity flavour with excellent persistence, fine spiciness and full body. SUPERIORE.DE

Fine pear distillate from perfectly ripened and hand-picked Williams pears. Delicate in aroma, elegant in taste with clear, fresh impressions of the fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

Shiny old gold, smells immensely diverse of apricots and caramel, of brittle, honey and almonds. Finely sweet and lovely, the taste is balanced by a fresh acidity, with integrity and persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

Attractive Chardonnay wrapped in golden yellow, entices with fine apricot scent and memories of brittle and almonds. On the palate, a rich fruit and flavours of caramel, well cushioned by the fresh acidity. An excellent, integral and persistent classic with cult status. SUPERIORE.DE

"A lush buttery style with a burst of elegant citrus; concentrated and textured with a delicate acidity and long finish." Decanter

This is a special expression of a single vineyard. Zitelle Durì is mildly fragrant and gently generous. The wine is never too obvious, but it exudes floral scents of yellow rose and star jasmine, with notes of preserved lemon or candied mandarin as it progresses. This wine achieves an impressive balance between aromatic intensity and texture. Oak barrels are used for both fermentation and ageing. Approximately 1,000 bottles were produced. SUPERIORE.DE

"Charming yellow cherry and peach with a hint of menthol; oaky and complex with a long finish of roasted peppercorns." Decanter

"The 2020 Malvasia Zitelle Duri is spicy and savory from the first tilt of the glass, as ginger mixes with green melon and dusty sage. This smooths over the palate in glycerol waves, hinting at kiwi and ripe yellow apples. The 2020 finishes with mineral tension and a tart twang of green citrus that lingers. The Zitelle Duri, a varietal Malvasia, is youthfully backward today, yet with the balance to evolve beautifully through medium-term cellaring." Vinous

Zitelle Barchetta is a Sauvignon Bianco from the micro-location of the same name, produced in very small quantities. It is a rich and exuberant expression of the very aromatic grape variety. Barchetta is fermented in oak and aged in barrique for ten months. The result is a very atypical wine for Sauvignon Blanc. Its more oxidative style of vinification results in a creamy texture followed by warm notes of summer peach, toasted almonds and passion fruit. Complex, harmonious and very distinctive! SUPERIORE.DE

"An exotic blend of candied lime, rosemary and vanilla bean wafts up from the 2020 Sauvignon Zitelle Barchetta. This washes easily across the palate, surprisingly lifted and pure in style, as notes of nectarine and candied ginger are carried across a core of brisk acidity. The 2020 finishes lightly structured with a staining of primary concentration that lingers as a raw almond note slowly tapers off. I appreciate the more refined style that Meroi achieved in this vintage." Vinous

Light yellow-green colour, very inviting aroma of pear fruit, melon and delicate grapefruit. Juicy and powerful on the palate, the flavours are reminiscent of white fruit, racy acidity, elegant and mineral. SUPERIORE.DE

Dut' un is a full-bodied cuvée of Chardonnay and Sauvignon with generous texture, built high with layers of orchard fruit, lime, apricot, cooked pear, spice, custard and lemon mousse. It is a great wine that relies on its geographical provenance and the vineyard's well-draining limestone-clay soils for its flavour intensity and purity. The 8-month maturation on the lees gives it its creamy character and firm structure. For all its fruitiness and complexity, it has a distinct minerality and freshness that will allow it to mature wonderfully. SUPERIORE.DE

The Gioiello series by Nonino is the result of years of development and many experiments. They are distillates made exclusively from honey in all its flavours. The production is very limited, as only high-quality honey from ecologically pure areas is used. The distillation process is very slow in order to allow the volatile ingredients responsible for the fragrance of the distillate to evaporate and then condense in the right way, so that the rare and precious fragrance and taste characteristics of the selected honey are not lost.

Elegant, very fine, corresponds to the scent and taste of acacia honey. Very typical of the variety. Served at 10°C or in an iced tulip-shaped glass. Before tasting, it should rest in the glass for a few minutes, as oxygen absorption enhances the aromas and completes the harmony of nose and palate. SUPERIORE.DE

The Gioiello series by Nonino is the result of years of development and many experiments. They are distillates made exclusively from honey in all its flavours. The production is very limited, as only high-quality honey from ecologically pure areas is used. The distillation process is very slow in order to allow the volatile ingredients responsible for the fragrance of the distillate to evaporate and then condense in the right way, so that the rare and precious fragrance and taste characteristics of the selected honey are not lost.

Distillato di Miele di Castagno is made from 100% chestnut honey. It has a very distinctive aroma of spices and is very typical of the chestnut honey from which it is made, then mild and elegant on the palate. The honey distillate harmonises wonderfully with the finest cheese, goose liver, tea cakes, desserts with honey and ice cream. It is also suitable for refining sweet and sour sauces served with game, white meat and fish. SUPERIORE.DE

The Gioiello series by Nonino is the result of years of development and many experiments. They are distillates made exclusively from honey in all its flavours. The production is very limited, as only high-quality honey from ecologically pure areas is used. The distillation process is very slow in order to allow the volatile ingredients responsible for the fragrance of the distillate to evaporate and then condense in the right way, so that the rare and precious fragrance and taste characteristics of the selected honey are not lost.

Distillato di Miele di Agrumi is made from 100% honey from citrus plants. It is fresh, with a bouquet reminiscent of lemon and orange blossom. Very intense on the palate with hints of fruit from Mediterranean gardens. The honey distillate harmonises wonderfully with the finest cheese, goose liver, tea cakes, desserts with honey and ice cream. It is also suitable for refining sweet and sour sauces served with game, white meat and fish. SUPERIORE.DE

Since the 2016 vintage, Livio Felluga's top wine Sossò has been maturing in the bottle for an extra year before being released for sale. This Riserva is a beautiful, rich and comforting red wine that is dense on the palate, imparting pretty cherry and dark fruit flavours with plenty of spice and tobacco. The extremely articulate flavour shoulders a convincing tannin portion and yet steers into an intensely fruity final with terrificlength. The wine simply glides forward with its unique feel and a dynamism that is slow and long-lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich ruby red colour with a dark core. Pleasant aromas of plums, blackcurrant, blackberry, cloves and cedar on the nose. Fresh fruit on the palate, present fine-meshed tannins and a powerful final." Falstaff

"A medium-bodied red wine with plum and chocolate flavours and an underlying walnut character. Juicy and spicy." James Suckling

"Our philosophy is anchored in family tradition and closely linked to the borderland in which we find ourselves. A crossroads of Central European cultures that we have always tried to reflect in our wines. Capo Martino expresses these concepts with elegance, body and complexity. We are highly satisfied with the results we have achieved and are constantly investing in innovative projects to constantly improve the quality of our wines and reach new goals." Silvio Jermann

Capo Martino is a highly elegant blend of Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana and Picolit. Delightful golden yellow, complex bouquet with the scent of ripe, local and tropical fruits, slight hint of vanilla. Velvety on the palate, perfectly balanced in taste and of delicate harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mix of sliced apples, fresh citrus and crushed herbs with orange blossom and crushed stone undertones. Full and steady with lengthy acidity and a chalky, mineral backbone to it. Fresh and crunchy with citrus and floral character. Some phenolics on the finish add structure and a spicy edge to it." James Suckling

Medium yellow-green, intense floral and gooseberry aromas on the nose, fresh grapefruit, lime zest and basil. Full-bodied on the palate, elegant texture, fine acidity, mineral, racy and very drinkable. A Sauvignon with great varietal character. SUPERIORE.DE

Zitelle Barchetta (only 1,400 bottles) is a Sauvignon Bianco from the micro-location of the same name, produced in very small quantities. It is a rich and exuberant expression of the very aromatic grape variety. Barchetta is fermented in oak and aged in barrique for ten months. The result is a very atypical wine for Sauvignon Blanc. Its more oxidative style of vinification results in a creamy texture followed by warm notes of summer peach, toasted almonds and passion fruit. Complex, harmonious and very distinctive! SUPERIORE.DE

Light straw yellow in colour and intensely fruity with a banana, apple and citrus aroma. Beautifully aromatic and yet not too heavy in flavour, the wine shows excellent persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

The 2021 Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano Zitelle Crostone plays its best cards in the mouth, where the wine delivers a silky richness that is firm and strong. The true fibre of the wine is finely knit. This inner tension frames the grape's honey, pear and green melon flavours. Like most of Meroi's other white wines, this wine is fermented in oak and then aged in barriques for ten months. There are only 1,000 bottles. SUPERIORE.DE

Light, pale golden yellow. Sexy aromas of tangerine, honeysuckle, crystallised ginger, minerals, apple pie and puff pastry. Big, rich and deep with impeccable balance and a very precise, layered quality. The finish is long and lush. Zitelle Durì (only 1,000 bottles) is a very special expression of a single vineyard. It achieves an impressive balance between aromatic intensity and texture. SUPERIORE.DE

Medium yellow-green, intense floral and gooseberry aromas on the nose, fresh grapefruit, lime zest and basil. On the palate full-bodied, elegant texture, fine acidity, mineral, racy and very animating to drink. A Sauvignon with great varietal character. SUPERIORE.DE

"A subtle and minerally attractive sauvignon blanc with crushed stones, guava and hints of sliced apples and green kiwi. Chalky and linear on the palate with a sense of crumbled minerals before a light finish." James Suckling