NoseOn the nose it is flowery and fruity with hints of bitteralmonds. almondlemonorange-blossom
FlavorOn the palate, it is resolutely dry, but thanks to the slight acidity, italways appears round, full-bodied and velvety.
Friuli Venezia Giulia At a Glance
Region NameFriuli Venezia Giulia
In Friuli Venezia Giulia, most of the best vineyards are located in the southeastern part of the region facing Alpine foothills’ slopes. Here the vines benefit from direct sunlight and a complex climatic intersection of the warm Mediterranean influence of the Adriatic Sea coupled with the cooling breezes from the Julian Alps.
Score: 91Vintage 2022James SucklingChamomile, papayas, lemon pith and dried flowers on the nose. Creamy and textured, with a medium to full body and firm, waxy finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2021James SucklingLemons, chamomile, white lavender and pears on the nose. Medium-bodied with a creamy, ripe palate. Hints of white pepper on the nose. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2021Vinous MediaCrushed stone, green apples and savory herbs waft up from the 2021 Friulano. This cascades across the palate with tart orchard fruit as exotic florals form toward the close. It finishes decidedly savory in style, leaving a staining of minerality along with hints of sour melon.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2021Wine SpectatorCrisp and refreshing, with notes of pear, anise, elderflower and stone. Snappy finish. Drink now. 4,250 cases made, 289 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2021Wine EnthusiastPressed yellow flowers, peach and savory herbs waft out of the glass. The palate of this wine opens to ripe nectarine and apricot, with bitter almond on the finish. Bright acidity keeps the wine fresh.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2020James SucklingApricots, jasmine, lemon pith, dried herbs and almond cream on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and a zesty, pithy and textured palate. Clean, flavorful finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 86Vintage 2020Vinous MediaThe 2020 Friulano is understated and delicate, showing pretty yellow florals and hints of crushed stone. It’s round and soothing on the palate, yet also a bit one-dimensional, with a vivid note of green apple that settles upon the senses. This cleans up rather well, leaving a citrus tinge and hints of raw honey.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2019James SucklingA straightforward friulano with sliced white-peach and lemon aromas and flavors. Medium body. Short finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2019Vinous MediaWhite peaches, kiwi, crushed stone and dusty dried flowers define the bouquet on the 2019 Friulano. It's round and pliant yet buzzing with zesty acids and minerals. Ripe apple, melon and young mango all make an appearance before the Luisa tapers off to inner florals and hints of savory spice.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2018James SucklingAromas of dried apples, lemons, limes and cream. Medium body. Tangy and creamy finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2018Wine AdvocateA nice chicken salad wine, the Tenuta Luisa 2018 Friuli Isonzo Friulano opens to slightly viscous layers of pear, melon and honey. This wine feels a bit heavier or creamier compared to it peers, and much of that extra texture and density feels like it comes from the ripe nature of the fruit. There is a note of sweet almond on the close, but otherwise it offers a very smooth, lean to medium-weight approach. Some 30,000 bottles were produced.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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