“Terre Alte” Bianco Rosazzo DOCG 2022

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

02050722 · 0,75 l · 105,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Terre Alte is a masterpiece of Friulian white wine-making – a wine that has set the standard since its first vintage in 1981. The blend of Friulano, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon from the finest vineyards around Rosazzo comes together here to form a vinological ideal of the Collio. The balance, but also the depth of its character and its personality, are almost unreal – a beguiling, truly great Italian white wine that impresses even in its youth, but will only reveal its inner depth over the years.

A beguiling blend of flint, dried flowers and ginger, balanced by lively, ripe nectarines. Terre Alte washes over the palate with an opulent, structured wave of mineral fruit and piquant spices, whilst taking on a citrus-derived tension towards the finish. The finish is long and floral, with tart fruits and wild herbs complemented by a hint of lemon custard. SUPERIORE.DE

"A sparkling straw-yellow colour with golden highlights. A complex nose, evoking pineapple, liquorice, lemon balm and cayenne pepper. Taut and full of tension on the palate, with delicate tannins and lively acidity. A salty, lingering finish." Falstaff

"Here is a legend that has helped put Friuli on the map. The aromas unfold in the glass: ripe, sliced peach mingles with fresh apple and a citrus medley of lemon, lime and orange. In the background, subtle oak spices whisper, accompanied by delicate yellow flowers and magnolia blossoms. The palate unfolds luxuriously... initial tropical fruit notes gracefully give way to zesty citrus cream. The finish remains elegant and balanced, thanks to perfectly balanced acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"A very minerally wine despite its aromatic complexity and fruit richness. It shows Mirabelle plums, apricots, ferns, iodine, stones, flint, tuberose and fresh dough on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with weight, a super-silky texture, refreshing acidity, ripe stone fruit flavors and a tingling, savory finish that’s almost salty." James Suckling

"The 2022 Terre Alte is impossible to ignore as a burst of crushed rocks and sage gives way to freshly sliced nectarines, lemon zest and mint. It is deeply textural, nearly oily in feel, with tantalizing acidity and masses of lime-infused pit fruits that envelop the senses. This vintage displays remarkable depth and concentration while maintaining balance, finishing long and potent with a salty infusion that keeps the mouth watering for more." Vinous

"Despite a warm vintage, balanced rainfall and hillside vineyard vigor preserved freshness and composure. The wine shows layered notes of citrus, mandarin and subtle tropical fruit, alongside Mediterranean herbs and mineral, saline tones from the Ponca soils. Deep-rooted vines contribute concentration and structure, yet the wine remains precise and harmonious, with nothing out of place and a long, refined finish." Wine Advocate

"A lovely, layered white, gracefully integrating a core of creamed golden apple, pear, orange curd, persimmon, pastry dough and crystallized honey notes with palate-cleansing acidity and an underlying streak of salinity. Expands nicely on the palate, revealing additional accents of chamomile, broom, lemon wax, wet stone and blanched almond that linger on the refreshing finish." Wine Spectator