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Melania Battison, Andrea Briccarello and Bruno Besa tasted 61 wines with 3 Outstanding and 25 Highly recommended.
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This historic Friuli estate spans about 70ha and has been led by Gianfranco Gallo since 1978. With its deep commitment to expressing the Isonzo terroir,...
2024
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly
Vie di RomansFriuli Isonzo
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Founded in 1898 and based in Termeno, a little southwest of Bolzano, Cantina Tramin is one of Italy’s most respected cooperatives, bringing together some 160...
2023
Trentino-Alto AdigeItaly
Cantina Tramin
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Friuli undoubtedly made its mark in this panel tasting. Lis Neris – a historic family estate founded in 1879 – is located on the upper...
2015
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly
Lis NerisFriuli Isonzo
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Bruised orange, dried herbs and cooked berries create a bold, characterful ramato, with bitter cherry, prune and balsamic intrigue. Skin-contact grip and vivid freshness drive...
2020
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly
Dario Princic
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Wild strawberry, raspberry and orange peel leap from the glass, backed by balsamic herbs and dry spice. A cleanly layered, vibrant and savoury ramato style;...
2024
Trentino-Alto AdigeItaly
Dornach Patrick UccelliVigneti delle Dolomiti
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Rose petal, lychee and apple strudel unfold into orange peel, wild strawberry and dried cherry. Textured, mineral and zingy, with sage, nutmeg and a savoury...
2024
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly
SpecognaFriuli Colli Orientali
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Citrus, wet stone and flint lead a refined mountain style, lifted by wild fruit and herbs. Crystalline, juicy and poised, with tropical hints and a...
2023
Trentino-Alto AdigeItaly
Elena Walch
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Bruised apple, caramelised pear and mango rise with rose water and white flower. Dense, aromatic and salty, with apple strudel richness, citrus lift and deep,...
2024
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly
Gradis'CiuttaCollio
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Lemon, pear and white flower aromas meet flint, sage and thyme. Generous and polished, with fleshy stone fruit, salty energy and a long, vibrant finish...
2024
Trentino-Alto AdigeItaly
Kettmeir
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Banana skin, pear drops and mandarin meet fresh apple, lime and nuts. Bright, zesty and layered, with cooked pear, grapefruit snap and an easy, refreshing...
2025
VenetoItaly
Cantina di Gambellaradelle Venezie
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Lemon blossom, camomile and mountain herb aromas lead into apricot, citrus peel and a gentle yeasty note. Pure, textured and zippy, with lovely persistence and...
2024
Trentino-Alto AdigeItaly
Cantina Tramin
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Pink grapefruit, redcurrant and yellow fruit over crushed stone and nutty lees notes. Elegant and concentrated, with white stone fruit, dried herbs and a salty,...
2024
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly
Livio FellugaFriuli Colli Orientali
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Lemon peel, white flower and crisp tree fruit open a juicy, citrussy style. Gentle yet energetic, with fleshy stone fruit, mineral freshness and a clean,...
2024
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly
Andrea di Pec
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Lemon balm, verbena and lime zest shine alongside stone, salt and white flower. Juicy yellow citrus and a touch of almond bring texture, ending lively,...
2024
Trentino-Alto AdigeItaly
Cantina Terlano
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Green apple, pear and sage aromas carry through a zesty, mineral palate, with white flower, sherbet lemon and juicy melon notes. Tangy, aromatic and impressively...
2025
Trentino-Alto AdigeItaly
Kellerei Salurn
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Wild berry, apple blossom and hawthorn introduce a delicate ramato, deepened by nut, confit lemon and dried flowers. Fragrant, ripe and textured, with mango and...
2024
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly
Plessiva Isidoro PolencicCollio
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Pear, white grapefruit and thyme lift from the glass, joined by white flower and ripe tropical fruit. Graceful yet generous, with guava, mango and a...
2024
Friuli-Venezia GiuliaItaly
PradioFriuli
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Apricot, peach yoghurt and grapefruit mingle alongside flower, stone and citrus peel. Textured and juicy, with fleshy white fruit, zesty energy and a bright, dry...
2024
VenetoItaly
Sacchettodelle Venezie
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Peach, apricot and lemon tea aromas lead into pear, melon and fresh herb. Floral and fragrant, with ripe tropical fruit, lively salinity and an elegant,...
2023
Trentino-Alto AdigeItaly
Alois LagederMitterberg
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Peach tart, acacia honey and camomile open into bruised apple, citrus and herb. Juicy nectarine and melon fill the palate, finishing polished, generous and bright...
2024
Trentino-Alto AdigeItaly
CesconiVigneti delle Dolomiti
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Lime blossom, pink grapefruit and nectarine burst from this salty, fragrant style, with lemon peel, green apple and dried herb adding lift. Lively, juicy and...
2024
Trentino-Alto AdigeItaly
Erste & Neue
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Peach blossom, hyacinth and dried herb unfold over flint and mineral notes. Juicy pineapple and mango bring texture and charm, finishing crisp, salty and impressively...
2025
VenetoItaly
Guerrieri Rizzardidelle Venezie
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Peach, yellow plum and pear glide across a silky, floral palate, with sea salt, lime and white stone fruit bringing brightness. Gentle, creamy and delightfully...
2025
VenetoItaly
Monte Tondodelle Venezie
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Yellow apple, pear and white flower sit over flint, citrus and fresh herbs. Gentle yet lively, with clear Pinot character, mineral clarity and a dry,...
2024
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly
Piera 1899Friuli
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Crunchy apple, pear and white flower comprise an inviting opening, followed by citrus, flint and Chinese pear. Vibrant, textured and juicy, with a bright core...
2024
VenetoItaly
Sacchettodelle Venezie
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Rose petal, pink grapefruit and apple deliver a lovely aromatic lift, joined by dried flowers and a flicker of struck match. Elegant, salty and mouthwatering...
2021
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly
SturmCollio
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Almond skin, bitter orange and wild strawberry give a classically Italian feel, lifted by white grapefruit, apple and pear. Subtle, juicy and noble, with a...
2024
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly
TunellaFriuli Colli Orientali
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Fresh-cut grass, white flower and herb notes frame ripe white fruit, mango and passion fruit. Precise yet textured, with iodine, crushed stone and an uplifting,...
2024
VenetoItaly
Zenidelle Venezie
Melania Battiston is wine director at Michelin one-star Cornus in London. Hailing from Lombardy, Italy, she’s a CMS Advanced Sommelier and runs Mel CnC, her consultancy for hospitality and brands
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