Borgo Conventi wines have become justifiably famous as top class Friulian whites and the Luna di Ponca bottling is exceptional. It is a blend of Friulano, Chardonnay and Malvasia. The Friulano is aged in stainless steel; the Chardonnay and Malvasia in oak. The blend shows benefits from all of its components. The 2019 Luna di Ponca is rich and ripe with impressive breadth, depth and complexity. It offers a luscious bouquet of ripe apple, peach and tropical fruits backed by fresh herb, floral, baked bread and spice hints. The multilayered fruit character is enhanced by a seductively rich and creamy texture with the pure fruit flavors interwoven with vanilla and spice tones. There is a lot to like about this pure and complex white.
Borgo Conventi, Collio DOC (Friuli, Italy) 2019
By Wayne Belding