“Abbazia di Rosazzo” Bianco Rosazzo DOCG 2021

Livio Felluga | Friuli
Livio Felluga S.r.l. | Via Risorgimento 1 | IT 34071 Brazzano - Cormons

02050921 · 0,75 l · 105,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Livo Felluga's second top-of-the-range cuvée, Abbazia di Rosazzo, is closely linked to the abbey of the same name, a centuries-old centre of Friulian wine culture. This blend of Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Ribolla Gialla is sourced from steep slopes with marl and sandstone soils. The climate between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea ensures warm days, cool nights and a long growing season – ideal conditions for aromatic precision and elegant acidity. The 2019 vintage delivered balanced ripeness with cool minerality and a fine structure. Following the hand-harvest, the wine underwent ageing on the fine lees, partly in stainless steel and partly in oak, which adds depth and complexity to the wine.

A radiant golden yellow. The nose entices with ripe Williams pear, white peach, lime blossom, candied lemon and a hint of vanilla, hazelnut and meadow herbs. On the palate, it is complex and harmonious, with a creamy texture, lively acidity, a subtle saltiness and a broad aromatic profile. The final is long, elegant and underpinned by mineral freshness. Abbazia di Rosazzo combines history, terroir and craftsmanship to create a great Friulian white wine that needs time and exposure to air to unfold its full potential – a contemplative wine with soul and depth. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich straw-yellow colour with a golden sheen. A fascinating nose, with plenty of cold smoke and sea breeze, followed by apricot and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is pleasantly concentrated and lively, well-balanced, with a refreshing acidity and a salty, powerful finish." Falstaff

"This is Friuli in a glass. A brilliant blend of five indigenous varieties that captures the soul of the region. Acacia honey leads the aromatic opening, followed by delicate hawthorn and lime blossom, freshly cut apples, zesty lemon zest and dried ginestra blossoms. On the palate, it performs a beautiful balancing act: tart citrus notes of bitter orange and grapefruit float over creamy panna cotta, whilst a salty mineral note and subtle marjoram provide lift and complexity. It is both lively and creamy, a wine that speaks eloquently and with balance of its terroir." Wine Enthusiast

"A white wine with mineral notes, creamy on the palate yet with a refreshing acidity. Rich yet balanced, though still somewhat compact at present, with subtle honeyed notes of poached pear, apricot, preserved lemon, almond cream and mountain herbs, which become more pronounced in the glass." Wine Spectator

"The 2021 Abbazia di Rosazzo is thoroughly spicy, with a cascade of lemon zest, rosemary, grated ginger and a hint of pine forming its lively bouquet. Silky textures, underscored by lively acidity, unfold on the palate with a pure blend of stone fruit and minerals. This wine is incredibly long and powerful, with a sharp, salty note that tugs at the cheeks, whilst the mouth waters and a hint of tart melon fades away. The contrasting nature of the 2021 Abbazia di Rosazzo is extremely appealing. It is a single-vineyard blend of Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Malvasia and Ribolla Gialla." Vinous