Damijan’s 2007 Rosso Prelit opens with suggestions of espresso, mocha, grilled herbs and blackberries, all of which come together on an elegant, mid-weight frame. The tannins need another few years to soften. Prelit is 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. 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.