Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio Collio Orientali 2020 (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) - [JS 92] [WS 91,
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio Collio Orientali 2020 (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) - [JS 92] [WS 91,
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio Collio Orientali 2020 (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) - [JS 92] [WS 91,
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio Collio Orientali 2020 (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) - [JS 92] [WS 91,
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio Collio Orientali 2020 (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) - [JS 92] [WS 91,
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio Collio Orientali 2020 (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) - [JS 92] [WS 91,
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio Collio Orientali 2020 (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) - [JS 92] [WS 91,
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio Collio Orientali 2020 (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) - [JS 92] [WS 91,

Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio Collio Orientali 2020
(Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) - [JS 92] [WS 91, #44 Top 100 of '22]


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Notes from the Winemaker:
Felluga's Pinot Grigio vines, mainly Guyot-trained, have their roots in the Ponca soil (Cormòns flysch in technical terms), composed of marl and sandstone of Eocene origin stratified under the sea over the millennia, which gives their wines a unique tanginess and minerality. 

The harvest took place during the first half of September. The healthy and perfectly ripe grapes were hand-picked in small crates, to preserve the integrity of the fruit. After gentle de-stemming the fruit was left to macerate for a short period, then softly crushed, and the must obtained was clarified by decantation.

Temperature-controlled fermentation followed in stainless steel vats. At the end of fermentation, the wine was kept on the lees for a few months to increase its complexity, creamy texture and suitability for ageing. Once bottled, it matured in temperature-controlled rooms.

13% ABV

Tasting Notes

Color: Bright and brilliant straw yellow with light coppery hues.
Nose: Complex, subtle and enfolding. Generous and floral, with notes of acacia flowers, jasmine, hawthorn, broom and elderflower, followed by hints of white and yellow fruits like pears, peaches, Golden Delicious apples and apricot, blended with a fresh minerality and a pleasant citrus note. Sweet sensations of lemon cream and crème brûlée are supported by a spicy freshness. 
Palate: Full-bodied, crisp, rounded. A fresh, enfolding, mineral and savoury entry. Complex mouthfeel with rich notes of white peaches, lychees, apples and winter melon, complemented by sweet hints of tea biscuits. Fresh, tangy and harmonious. The very long, lingering finish offers a fruity, salty aftertaste.
Food pairings: Particularly suitable for fish dishes, shellfish hors d’oeuvres, risottos and vegetable flans.

Ratings & Reviews:

92 Points - James Suckling:
"A textbook pinot grigio with peach and sliced cooked apple, as well as lemon curd. Medium body. Flavorful finish. Drink or hold."

91 Points, Best Buy & #44 Top 100 Wines of 2022 - Wine Spectator:
"This bright white has a lovely, lush creaminess, with well-honed acidity creating an appealing juiciness that carries notes of ripe pineapple and green apple fruit, slivered almond and cherry blossom. Salty finish. Drink now through 2027. 16,500 cases made, 13,000 cases imported." - AN (Dec 2022)