This wine has a range rather than a single score because it was not clear when it would rereleased. The 2017 Collio Orientali del FriuliPinot Bianco Riserva represents a first attempt to vinify this grape bythis Friuli estate. The fruit was pressed lightly and fermented in largeoak casks, remaining in oak until June of the following year beforegoing into bottle to rest for more time. The wine is wide and large inthe mouth, covering the palate with pretty tones of apricot and stonefruit along with almond and pastry crust. This was not an easy vintage,but this represents a noble effort nonetheless.
Bright straw. Clean, very pure aromas of minerals, green apple and pear. Then similar flavors to the aromas, with hints of minerals and mint plusrepeating green apple nuances on the long brisk finish.
A fruity, beautiful white with sliced-apple and honey aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Juicy finish. Fantastic depth andintegrity. Something new and exciting from here. Drink now.
Als Joe und seine Mutter Lidia Bastianich - er ein erfolgreicher Restaurantbetreiber in New York, sie eine bekannte US-Fernsehköchin und Kochbuchautorin - 1997 in ihrer friulanischen Heimat die Azienda Agricola Bastianich gründeten, erfüllten sie sich ihren Lebenstraum. Von Anfang an war für die beiden klar, keine Kompromisse einzugehen und nur qualitativ hochstehende Weine herzustellen. Die Trauben werden von Hand gelesen, entstielt und schonend weiterverarbeitet. Heute gehört die Az ienda zu den besten und begehrtesten Weinproduzenten des Friauls.
