An IGT blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, the 2011 Dut' Un is a unique wine that shows loads of aromatic intensity derived from the Sauvignon Blanc component. The Chardonnay element peeks through with apricot and a touch of candied fruit. The mouthfeel is fleshy, ripe and delivers a distant hint of sweetness that fills in the back. What I liked most is the splash of green herb or dried sage that pops up briefly on the finish. Gianfranco Gallo makes some of the most beautiful white wines available in Italy today. He has brilliantly captured the essence of Friuli, thanks to the clarity of the aromas in his wines, from both indigenous and international grapes, and the profoundly moving manner in which they caress the palate. They are silky, smooth and delightful. The results also prove outstanding in the uneven 2011 vintage. Vie di Romans, to me, represents the pinnacle of Friuli winemaking pedigree. The Dut' Un is the only one of these wines not imported to the United States.