Pinot Grigio has become so popular that, for many, it is a commodity, as in “I’ll have a glass of Pinot...
Eugenio Collavini, Friuli Colli Orientali (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy) Ribolla Gialla 2016
I love the sound -- ree-bow-la jala -- when ordering this wine. The only problem is the plethora or styles -- barrel...
Eugenio Collavini, Vino Spumante di Qualitá (Friuli, Italy) Ribolla Gialla 2014
You’re excused if you’ve never heard of the Ribolla Gialla grape, which is unique to the Fruili region in...
Jermann, Venezia Giulia IGT (Friuli, Italy) Pinot Grigio 2016
Jermann’s Pinot Grigio explains why that grape has taken the world by storm. This one’s the real...
Vigneti Le Monde, Friuli Grave (Italy) Pinot Bianco 2016
Vigneti Le Monde makes a delicious and affordable rendition of Pinot Bianco. Their 2016 bottling offers a rare...
Russiz Superiore, Collio (Friuli, Italy) Cabernet Franc 2013
Marco Felluga and his team have made a drop-dead gorgeous Cab Franc in 2013, one that is highly complex, very flavorful, and yet...
Le Monde, Friuli Grave (Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy) Cabernet Franc 2014
Le Monde is a producer worth seeking out. While situated within the Friuli Grave DOC, their local conditions set them apart from...
Russiz Superiore, Collio (Friuli, Italy) 2009
A complex, complete and convincing blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this shows a pleasantly leafy...
Russiz Superiore, Collio (Friuli, Italy) Cabernet Franc 2011
This wine from Marco Felluga is totally convincing and very complex. It shows a subtle herbal aromatic note that is...
Pascolo, Collio (Friuli, Italy) Merlot 2010
Although this wine was still a little hard when tasted a year ago, there is no question that it will develop for years and...
Primosic, Collio Rosso (Friuli, Italy) 2009
Collio is justly famous for outstanding white wines, but it also produces some excellent reds that are quite complex...