Volpe Pasini

Light yellow, fine nutty and buttery hints on the nose with juicy fruit like mango and apple underneath. Fresh on the palate with an elegant texture. A harmonious, versatile Chardonnay with yellow apple in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Attractive and fresh chardonnay with cooked-apple and honey character. Some stone. Clean and delicious." 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 creamy-textured white with sliced-apple and peach character, as well as some melon. It's medium-bodied with lovely texture and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

Here you can feel what wonderful wines the special grape Ribolla Gialla delivers. Exciting aromas of apple with mineral and floral notes. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit and a lively finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Powerful Sauvignon with fresh aromas of melon and lime blossom on the nose and palate. A typical representative of the variety with the highest enjoyment factor and great value. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"Some dried apple and pear with some mineral and lemon undertones. Medium body with a flinty character to the fruit." 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

"This is a very attractive refosco with dark berry, bark and black mushroom. Medium-bodied, linear and long. Wonderfully done." James Suckling

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

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

"Currants and berries with hints of fresh herbs and tobacco on the nose. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and plenty of chocolate and currants." James Suckling

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

"Volpe Pasini's 2019 Friuli Colli Orientali Ribolla Gialla Zuc di Volpe Delle Mura is a round and supple expression that shows plenty of depth and dimension in terms of aromas. The wine's fragrances are broad in scope with apricot, pastry cream, toasted almond, preserved lemon and spicy saffron." Robert Parker

"A white with sliced pear and light almond with some steely undertones. White pepper, too. It’s medium-bodied with pleasant fruit and a creamy finish." James Suckling

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

"A solid ribolla with sliced dried apple and lemon. Some mineral and steel undertones. Medium body. Fruity yet refined finish." James Suckling

Appealing straw yellow, open bouquet of walnut, apple and some raspberry, white peach in the background. At the palate fresh, very harmonious and varied, finishes long and with a breath caramel. SUPERIORE.DE

 "The 2019 Pinot Grigio Zuc di Volpe impresses with a seductive display of ripe pear and apricot, offset by sweet white flowers and hints of buttercream. It’s silky and round with a bit of a weighty feel; yet it maintains perfect balance, ushering in notes of ripe melon offset by zesty lime and a bit of a salty twang toward the close. This then becomes quite savory, smoky even, while leaving the palate completely refreshed. It’s not often that you find a Pinot Grigio with so much character." Vinous

"This is a linear and tight pinot grigio with lots of dried apple and pear, as well as stone and mineral. It’s medium-bodied with a solid texture and focus." James Suckling

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

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 enjoyable grapefruit aroma in the long finish. Good ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"A white with intense sliced apple and lemon, as well as some fresh herbs, such as lemon grass. It's full-bodied with creamy texture and a beautiful finish. Very classy and polished." 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

The pure Merlot Focus is beguiling with an elegant scent of red fruits and warm, balsamic tones. The fresh taste is characterized by the typical spice and the lively tannins of a high-quality and rare Merlot of the Colli Orientali. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful ruby red with slightly brightening edge. Compact and noble nose of black currants, some cassis and green pepper accompanied by light white pepper. On the palate delicately spicy and powerful, spans on grippy tannin wide, medium structure, has character, long." Falstaff

"This is extremely pretty with licorice, blackberry and walnut character. Full body, round and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Dusty texture." James Suckling

"Vivid full ruby. Bright and fresh on the nose and in the mouth, with savory and juicy nuances of dark plum, coffee, mint and cocoa. Finishes crisp and vibrantly fruity, with no green notes. A very FVG version of Merlot far removed from Pomerol but fine and juicy, with enticing purity and precision of Merlot fruit." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)