Volpe Pasini

Straw-coloured with greenish reflections, smells intensely fruity with nuances of yeast and fresh bread. The full flavour is finely balanced by the subtle acidity. A masterful white wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"Very pretty phenolic texture to this PG. It shows sliced green melon and spiced pear. Medium to full body with a round and delicious mouth-feel. Fruity finish. Richer style." James Suckling

Golden yellow, the Tocai fills the glass, ripe fruit, citrus fruits, almonds and flowers envelop the nose, beautifully balanced in the mouth, harmonious and long lasting. A great, full-bodied, dry white wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich and slightly oily friulano with sliced apricot, cooked pear and pineapple. Tropical fruit, too. Full-bodied and layered with a crispy texture underneath it all." James Suckling

Purple Refosco that smells of lots of red, sweet fruit. Full and round on the palate, beautifully compact and soft on the palate. A great companion to food. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso pulls me toward the glass with its depths of pepper-tinged black raspberries complemented by pretty violet and lavender tones. This envelopes the palate in a cloak of dark, ripe textural fruits, coming across as incredibly elegant and polished, yet also spry. A coating of sweet tannins linger, framing the expression nicely and tugging at the cheeks, while citrus-kissed berries and hints of spice linger. This is very pretty, and it may even benefit from a slight chill." Vinous

"Red fruit, such as plums, with rose stems and rose-hip tea on the nose. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit, medium-chewy tannins and a slightly austere finish that makes the wine very real. Typical for this unique grape from Friuli." James Suckling

Sparkling ruby violet, smells exciting, lots of rich fruit, plus fine spices. Plump on the palate, of cassis and dark cherries, underpinned with fine tannin, very clear and straightforward. SUPERIORE.DE

Classic, clean bouquet with notes of blackcurrant and blackberry. Convinces on the palate with power, clarity and lots of fresh fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

The best grape material provides the Pinot Blanc of the Zuc di Volpe line with intense fruity aromas and a distinctive character. Brilliant, soft, flowery tones, harmonious and juicy, persistent and long. Beautiful ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Luminous straw-green. White peach, green apple, minerals and cloves on the nose. Juicy and fresh in the mouth, with a zingy mineral undertone to the peach and apple flavors. Closes long and nicely stony, not to mention brightly floral. In 1933 this vineyard gave the grapes for the first ever bottled Pinot Bianco in Italy." Vinous

The wonderfully typical, very lively Ribolla Gialla has a bouquet of fresh citrus fruits and apples, with peach notes and flint in the background. The fruity taste is round, clean and very harmonious with a long, salty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of flint and smoke with sliced green-apple and lime aromas and flavors. Tangy and bright. A linear and energetic ribolla with a sherbet finish." James Suckling

Best grape material provides in the Pinot Blanc of the Zuc di Volpe line for intense fruity aromas and a distinct characteristic. Bright, soft, floral tones, harmonious and juicy, persistent and long. Beautiful maturation potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Pinot Bianco Zuc di Volpe leads off with a smoky display, as crushed stone gives way to musky apples, pears and nuances of zested lime. The textures are smooth and soothing, yet this remains feminine and lifted throughout, leaning more on salty, savory characteristics than fruit. The 2019 Pinot Bianco tapers off crisp, clean and wonderfully fresh." Vinous

"A steely and citrusy white with lemon, lime and green-apple character and gunpowder undertones. It’s medium-bodied, racy and steely." James Suckling

Complex and rich its bouquet of citrus and sage aromas. Superbly structured and continuous on the palate with a fresh acid wire. Multi-layered fruit notes and great harmony are offered by this wonderful Sauvignon with the delightful grapefruit aroma in the long finish. Good ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of sliced-lime, mineral and lemon-zest aromas and flavors. Medium to full body with a creamy texture and lots of fruit. Zingy at the end. Some flint and mineral in the finish." James Suckling

The Pinot Grigio Zuc di Volpe impresses with seductive aromas of ripe pears and apricots, accompanied by sweet white flowers and a hint of buttercream. It is silky and round, with a certain heaviness, yet perfectly balanced. Then on the palate, notes of ripe melon, underlined by zesty lime and a salty note towards the spicy, smoky final. For all its complexity, very fresh and full of personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is really exceptional for this producer, with so much creamy texture and fantastic sliced apple, lemon, cream and crushed stone. Full-bodied, yet it remains bright and lively." James Suckling

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