PIEROPAOLO PECORARI FRIULANO 2022

A brilliant golden hue, this Friulano opens with enticing aromas of ripe yellow apple, juicy white peach and a hint of honeysuckle. On the palate, it is full-bodied and textured, coating the mouth with flavors of creamy lemon curd, baked quince and a savory touch of almond nuttiness. Underpinned by bright minerality from the gravelly limestone soils, it maintains vibrancy despite its richness. The mouthfeel turns almost unctuous towards the long, resonating finish that shows hints of chamomile and saline notes. Overall, this is a concentrated yet balanced expression of the variety, with the extended lees contact providing a lush, layered character that persists through the flavorful finale. A versatile food companion but also superb on its own, this is a classic rendition of the age-worthy Friulano to enjoy over the next 4-7 years as tertiary complexities emerge.