Luminous and bright, the 2012 Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano is a soft and silky expression with a cheerful dose of the smoky mineral notes that often accompany this popular indigenous grape from northeast Italy. Behind that dusty veil of crushed stone are fuller tones of stone fruit and cantaloupe melon. Drink: 2014-2016.
All these wines are imported to the United States with the exception of the Illivio white blend. No surprise, Livio Felluga has produced another knock-out collection of new vintages. The big news is the use of the recently-confirmed Rosazzo appellation on the estate’s top white wines, the Terre Alte and the Abbazia di Rosazzo.
Importer: MW Imports, www.mwimportsusa.com