The Ribolla Gialla, always a strength here, is superb in 2007. Waves of fruit flow from this huge, extroverted white. Mineral notes are layered throughout, which provide a framework for expressive notes of apricot jam, dried flowers and mint. The impression of roundness carries through to the building, textured finish. Damijan’s Ribolla is a red wine masquerading as a white. Accordingly, the tannins need time to harmonize a bit more fully. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2019. Damijan Podversic is another of the young growers in Friuli who amply deserves more attention. These densely planted vineyards are farmed meticulously, while the approach in the stripped down winery is equally minimalist. Deeply influenced by his friend and mentor Josko Gravner, Damijan crafts gorgeous, textured whites. The wines see extended skin contact and are aged in cask. The wines need to be opened an hour or two in advance and should be served at cellar temperature or slightly above (but not chilled) in red wine glasses. No American importer.