The 2011 Rosazzo Abbazia di Rosazzo is a fascinating blend of Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, Malvasia and Ribolla Gialla. There’s a lot going on here and it’s almost hard to know where to start. The aromatic grapes (Sauvignon and Malvasia) obviously do their part to heighten the floral and exotic fruit aspects of the bouquet. The Friulano and the Pinot Bianco add structure and intensity to the mouth-feel. The wild card here is the Ribolla Gialla, with its characteristic traits of apricot and yellow flower that add lots of flavor. Drink: 2015-2019.
All these wines are imported to the United States with the exception of the Illivio white blend. No surprise, Livio Felluga has produced another knock-out collection of new vintages. The big news is the use of the recently-confirmed Rosazzo appellation on the estate’s top white wines, the Terre Alte and the Abbazia di Rosazzo.
Importer: MW Imports, www.mwimportsusa.com