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Tucked into the northeastern corner of Italy, Friuli (for short) butts up against the borders of Austria and Slovenia. Wines in Friuli have a 2,000-year documented history, the Celts having preceded even the Romans in cultivation of the vine. In the first centuries of the second millennium, following the destruction of agriculture by Barbarian invasions, the Benedictine monks, working at the Rosazzo Abbey (where high quality wine is still commercially produced today), took on a leading role in re-establishing the local economy. Eventually Friuli passed successively under More

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Attems Pinot Grigio Venezia-Giulia 2010 (312044)

750ml

$17.95

WS 87

In stock, 12+ available

87 points Wine Spectator: "This smoky white offers hints of fresh straw, hot stone and Granny Smith apple. Light-bodied and crisp, with a mouthwatering finish. Drink now. (10/15/11)"

Producer notes: "This Pinot Grigio appears a rich straw yellow with shimmering, coppery highlights. Ripe tropical fruit, along with apple and pear, create a rich, generous bouquet, while the palate is refined, smooth, and pleasantly tangy. The finish seems near endless, showcasing abundant, crisp-edged fruit."

Domus Pinot Grigio Friuli Latisana 2011 (314859)

750ml

$9.95

In stock, 12+ available

Producer notes: "Straw yellow in color. Fruity aromas when young, becoming more intense, characteristic with age. On the palate, velvety, dry, soft and well-balanced. Food affinities: Ideal as an aperitif or with seafood salads and fish, crustacean based first course dishes and particularly rich and tasty soups."

Ecco Domani Moscato 2011 (314407)

750ml

$10.95

In stock, 12+ available

Producer notes: "Sourced predominately from the Friuli Venezia Giulia with a portion from Trentino and the Colli Euganei in the Veneto. Lovely aromas of peach, apricot and mandarin orange entice the nose, while the slightly off-dry palate has bright acidity to make this wine so refreshing. Alcohol 8.25%."

Foradori Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2010 (316598)

750ml

$23.95

In stock, 12+ available

Elisabetta Foradori has become one of Italy’s top "superstar" winemakers. Without a doubt, she is Italy’s finest producer of wines made from the Teroldego grape variety, one of the country’s oldest and finest traditional grapes. The Teroldego grape is genetically related to Syrah, and here in the northern Trentino’s mountain valleys it reaches its zenith in the subzone known as Campo Rotaliano. Dark and spicy, this medium to full bodied red is brimming with bright fruits and hints of black pepper and herbs.

Grillo Friulano Colli Orientali del Friuli 2009 (314282)

750ml

$17.95

In stock, 12+ available

Producer notes: "100% Friulano, an ancient local grape of Friuli. Dry white wine with a delicate bouquet with hints of bitter almonds, lightly as a young plant, after a slight refinement in the bottle takes on remarkable nuances of licorice and elder with a perfect balance between the nose and palate. Pairing: Excellent as an aperitif served with appetizers, meats, omelets, risotto with herbs, young cheeses."

Grillo Ribolla Gialla Colli Orientali del Friulli 2009 (312273)

750ml

$17.95

In stock, 12+ available

This winery was founded in the 1970s and is personally managed by Iole Grillo's daughter, Anna Muzzolini. The 22 acres of vineyards in the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC zone, are mainly on hillside terraces, with the work of the vineyards done entirely by hand. Ribolla Gialla is a white grape variety native to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region as well as Slovenia. The wine is typically deeply colored, light in body, with high acidity and floral notes.

Grillo Schioppettino Colli Orientali del Friuli 2008 (313812)

750ml

$19.95

In stock, 3 available

Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "...an attractively fruity strawberry-themed... wine of character with a vein of balsam and spice... (2011)"

This fun and juicy red from a nearly extinct grape variety is bursting with ripe red raspberries and laced with peppery spice. Soft, fresh and medium bodied, a perfect pair with Italian meats and cheeses.

Grillo Schioppettino Colli Orientali del Friuli 2009 (312274)

750ml

$19.95

In stock, 2 available

This fun and juicy red from a nearly extinct grape variety is bursting with ripe red raspberries and laced with peppery spice. Soft, fresh and medium bodied, a perfect pair with Italian meats and cheeses. Not yet reviewed; Gambero Rosso wrote this about the 2008 vintage: "...a wine of character with a vein of balsam and spice..."

Jermann Chardonnay Venezia-Giulia Dreams 2009 (315348)

750ml

$58.95

WA 91

IWC 90

In stock, 12+ available

List $74.00

91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$74 list] The 2009 Were Dreams (Chardonnay) impresses for its balance, especially the integration of fruit and oak, something that has rarely been the case here in the past. Layers of ripe, tropical fruit are nicely suppored by the oak. The round, creamy finish is quite inviting. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. (Feb 2012)"

90 points Ian D'Agata (International Wine Cellar): "($74 list; chardonnay) Deep yellow-gold. Enticing aromas of ripe pear, banana, pineapple and vanilla. Then smooth, suave and dense, with very judiciously used oak to round out and support the banana cream pie and pineapple flavors. Finishes long and creamy, with very good balance. One of Italy's few truly successful oaked chardonnays, this is yet another very good vintage of Were Dreams from Jermann. (Sep/Oct 2011)"

Masi Pinot Grigio-Verduzzo Venezie Masianco 2010 (311102)

750ml

$11.95

In stock, 12+ available

Staff notes: "Pinot Grigio haters - listen up. This unusual Friulian blend of Pinot Grigio and Verduzzo from top Amarone producer Masi will have you singing a different tune. Picked and vinified separately, the Pinot Grigio, which accounts for 75% of the blend, is fermented in stainless tanks without full malolactic fermentation, yielding a more crisp, brighter wine. The Verduzzo component is further ripened on racks for three weeks before vinification in barrique, a Venetian style called 'appassimento.' The assemblage results in a wine that's fresh, yet complex, crisp and mineral yet full-bodied and rich. It's interesting even when young. So branch out! You'll be delighted you did." -Lily Davis, WHWC

Not yet reviewed; 2009 vintage rated 87 points by Wine Enthusiast: "Pinot Grigio and Verduzzo are blended to shape a fresh and luminous white wine that would pair with seafood or light chicken dishes. The wine is clean and sharp on the palate with zesty acidity on the close."

Palmadina Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo 2008 (306511)

750ml

$7.95

In stock, 12+ available

List $12.00

Wine Enthusiast: "Light and fresh, floral and peachy; this is textbook Pinot Grigio that delivers all the easy drinkability you require from an informal, affordable wine like this. You can pair it with fresh summer foods and salads. (Nov 2010)"

Palmadina is the second label from the Primosic family of Friuli. The Palmadina style is fresh, fragrant and immediate. This wine is clean, fresh and bright -- classic Pinot Grigio with a very slight coppery hue.

Skerk Malvazija Carso Kras 2009 (314207) Organic

750ml

$35.95

In stock, 9 available

This producer is located in the Carso (aka Karst) region of Friuli in northeast Italy along the Slovenian border. Malvasia is an ancient vine of Greek origin which is known in the Mediterranean area and which has existed in the Carso region since ancient times. It produces a straw-colored wine with greenish hues. It is an aromatic wine with a distinctive fruity aroma. Its flavor is dry, fresh and sapid and goes well with fish and white meat.

Skerk Teran Carso Kras Terrano 2009 (314209)

750ml

$29.95

In stock, 10 available

19/20 (96) points Decanter: "A mineral quality heightens the sensation of acid and tannin. Colour and light delivered by ripe raspberry and blueberry fruit that does not feel sweet. There is a sappy note, as well as pink grapefruit and black pepper. A wine to decant before drinking. Drink: 2013-2013. Alcohol 12.5%. (Feb 2013)"

This producer is located in the Carso (aka Karst) region of Friuli in northeast Italy along the Slovenian border. The Terrano (aka Teran) varietal is a close relative of the Refosk grape and is grown exclusively in the Karst area. The reddish soil rich in iron enhances the particular characteristics of this wine and renders it unique. Dark ruby-red in color, its aroma is similar to forest fruits (blackberries, raspberries and blueberries in particular). It goes well with game, meat and prosciutto.

Venica & Venica Friulano Collio 2010 (313927)

750ml

$18.95

In stock, 2 available

Producer notes: "Typical aromas reminiscent of fresh almonds, walnuts, candy and clovers. The taste has a velvet soft texture due to its inherent low acidity with flavors that reminds quince, curry and bitter almonds. Less intense then Ronco delle Cime but the fruit opens up earlier. Food pairing: Perfect as aperitif, or with asparagus soup, prosciutto crudo and risotto with porcini mushrooms."

Not yet reviewed; 2009 vintage rated 87 points by Wine Spectator: "This medium-bodied white shows creamy flavors of lemon meringue pie, white peach and vanilla. There's subtle, tangy acidity, and a lingering hint of smoke on the modest finish. Drink now. 100 cases imported."

Venica & Venica Friulano Collio 2011 (316025)

750ml

$18.95

In stock, 12+ available

Venica & Venica Pinot Bianco Collio 2010 (313928)

750ml

$18.95

In stock, 3 available

Producer notes: "The bouquet is typical of this grape and particularly intense. Its aroma profile is complex with fruity, floral and spicy aromas that show a special finesse. Floral aromas are reminiscent of wild rose petals, anisette, cotton candy, fresh bread crust and vanilla. The taste is fresh and clean; it shows persistence in the aftertaste and good harmony. Food pairing: Pasta with zucchini, pasta with mazzancolle, raw fish."

Venica & Venica Pinot Bianco Collio 2011 (316023)

750ml

$21.95

In stock, 12+ available

Venica & Venica Pinot Grigio Collio Jesera 2011 (316024)

750ml

$18.95

In stock, 12+ available

Producer notes: "The natural copper color extracted with maceration is the signature of this wine and its richness reminiscent of Williams pear, banana, and Acacia flowers wrapped in a slight scent of fresh apricot. Intriguing taste with pleasant flavors of pear syrup and quince peels. Good acid/alcohol balance with a long fruity finish. Food match: eggs and asparagus, gnocchi with pumpkin and ricotta, risotto with 'sclopit' (wild herbs)."

Not yet reviewed; 2010 vintage rated 90 points by Wine Advocate: "The 2010 Pinot Grigio Jesera is very nicely done. A rich, textured fabric of varietal fruit caresses the palate in this generous, expansive white. For the first time I note a slightly more intense shade in the color here, suggesting that Venica is following the increasingly popular retro trend of giving the Pinot Grigio a little bit of contact on the skins. This is a very pretty showing from Venica. A clean, poised finish gives the wine its sense of balance and harmony. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. (Feb 2012)"

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