Name: Marco Sara Friulano "Erba Alta" 2022 750ml
Brand: Marco Sara
SKU: 1029575
Price: 26.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 91 (1 reviews)

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Winery

Marco Sara

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Varietal

Friulano

Friulano, a distinguished white grape variety originating from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in northeastern Italy, embodies the essence of its terroir with grace and finesse. Formerly known as Tocai Friulano until the late 2000s to avoid confusion with Hungarian Tokaji, Friulano produces wines celebrated for their aromatic complexity, vibrant acidity, and distinctive character. Friulano wines often display a bouquet of floral notes, ripe stone fruits, and hints of almond, with a crisp and refreshing palate. With its medium body and well-balanced acidity, Friulano pairs excellently with regional cuisine, particularly seafood, white meats, and vegetable-based dishes. As interest in indigenous Italian grape varieties grows, Friulano stands out as a shining example of Friuli's winemaking heritage, captivating wine enthusiasts with its unique expression and undeniable charm.

Country

Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is an important Italian wine region, situated high in the northernmost parts of the country, and close to the Slovenian and Austrian borders. As such, there is a considerable Germanic influence on the wines of this region, with varietals such as Riesling growing alongside Italian classics such as Pinot Grigio. The finest wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia are considered to be those which capture the alpine essence of the region, with its pine scented terroirs and crystal mountain waters which run down from the mountains. There are also several interesting lesser known grape varietals processed in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which gives the region a unique wine culture which the local wine makers are immensely proud of, and which makes the region a fascinating one to explore.

Appellation

Colli Orientali Del Friuli

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The 2022 Erba Alta is exotic, with a seductive blend of dried flowers, ginger-spiked apples and crushed stone forming its bouquet. This is soft-textured, nearly oily in feel with ultra-ripe orchard fruits infused with sweet spice. Tantalizing acidity maintains fantastic freshness. This finishes with zesty tension, cheek puckering and cleansing. Tangerine and pretty inner floral nuances stick around. The Erba Alta is produced using Friulano grapes affected by Botrytis Cinerea. It's hard to say how it will age, but it is a total pleasure to taste today.