The 2007 Friulano (Tocai) is the most successful of the wines I tasted. It is a pure, focused white, with terrific energy in its white peaches, sage and minerals. This medium-bodied white is made in a taut style that is best suited for the dinner table. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. Tenuta Luisa makes pretty, accessible wines from its vineyards in Mariano del Friuli, located in the Isonzo plains.Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

Tenuta Luisa presents a very appealing Friulano with brilliant luminosity and fresh tones of stone fruit, melon, honeysuckle and some lingering mineral tones. Pair it with shellfish, white meat or pasta. ——M.L.(11/15/2008)—— 87