The 2012 Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio exhibits that defining mineral characteristic that always lingers at the back of a well-made Friuli Colli Orientali wine. Those mineral tones take center stage and supporting roles are expertly played by stone fruit, citrus and melon. This Pinot Grigio shows a good degree of heft and density on the finish. Drink: 2014-2015. Ipplis is a little town near Cividale del Friuli located at the middle half of the elongated north-south Friuli Colli Orientali appellation. Vineyards blanket the landscape and soils are primarily composed of marl sandstone making for bolder aromatic tendencies in the wines. Ermacora is one of the bigger estates with 75 hectares of vine. It was founded by third generation wine growers Dario and Luciano Ermacora. Importer: Premier Wine Company, www.klwines.com