The Collio DOC is on the eastern edge of Friuli, bordering Slovenia. The hillside vineyards here have long been known as a source for high quality white wine grapes. Borgo Conventi is a top class producer here and their Luna di Ponca white is perennially one of their best wines. It is a blend of Friulano, Chardonnay and Malvasia. The Friulano is aged in stainless steel; the Chardonnay and Malvasia in oak. Each of the grapes offers benefit to the final blend. The 2020 Luna di Ponca is forward and full, with impressive breadth, depth and complexity. It offers a luscious bouquet of ripe apple, peach, rich lemon and tropical fruits backed by herb, floral, bread and spice hints. The pure, layered fruit character is enhanced by its creamy texture with rich fruit flavors, vanilla and spice tones. Thoroughly enjoyable now, it will cellar well for another 3 to 5 years.
Borgo Conventi, Collio DOC (Friuli, Italy) 2020
By Wayne Belding