“Fiore di Campo Gold” Cuvée Bianco Friuli Isonzo DOC 2019

Lis Neris | Friuli
Lis Neris s.s. Agr. | Via Gavinana 5 | IT 34070 S. Lorenzo Isontino

02141619 · 0,75 l · 52,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Anyone who has been cultivating vines since 1879 takes their time. In San Lorenzo, they have waited a long time for the right moment to produce this wine. The estate's stated aim is to continually improve its wines. The village lies where the southern slopes of the Collio meet the plateaus of the Isonzo Valley. On a calcareous gravel plateau at an altitude of 60 metres grow Sauvignon Bianco, Friulano and Riesling, with vines averaging over thirty years in age. Here, gold is crafted from grapes that are harvested by hand when fully ripe and carefully selected. Fermentation takes place in large casks, where the wine rests on its fine lees for eleven months, with the lees being stirred repeatedly. After blending, the wine undergoes a long ageing period in stainless steel, before finally being bottled.

A pale straw-yellow colour with green highlights. Bergamot and lime come to the fore, followed by stone fruit, white blossoms, a hint of brioche and wet stone. The first sip is smooth; the body is full yet not heavy; the fruit is ripe but never sweet; the finish is crisp. The flavour remains Mediterranean until a salty finish brings it to a close. The estate states it has a ageing potential of twenty years; those who simply cannot wait to drink it now are not drinking it too soon, but merely without patience. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with green highlights. Compact on the nose, with plenty of fruit – blackcurrant, lemon and bergamot – underpinned by rich herbal notes. On the palate, it is straightforward and precise, with great grip, mouth-watering, salty, a delicate creaminess, refreshing acidity and final long, mineral final." Falstaff

"The 2019 Fiore di Campo (Gold Label) is remarkably attractive in the glass. It is delicate and floral, with notes of crushed stones and lime zest, complemented by hints of ginger. On the palate, it is round and pleasantly sweet. Ripe fruit is framed by a bright acidity, whilst a hint of mint unfolds towards the finish. Candied citrus and a salty note contrast in final, whilst the 2019 retains fantastic energy yet remains lightly structured. The balance is breathtaking, and whilst it is already enjoyable today, it has a brilliant future ahead of it." Vinous

"The wine has a smooth texture, the sort found only in Italian white wines from Friuli. What makes its texture so special is that it feels gradually full-bodied, yet never seems heavy. Alongside aromas of stone fruit and pastries, the wine boasts a lovely tart freshness and salty, mineral notes." Wine Advocate