Friuli Colli Orientali Verduzzo Friulano Riserva Cratis 2009

Deep amber yellow and nuances of amber yellow, transparent.

Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of raisin, dried apricot and dried fig followed by aromas of date, candied fruits, caramel, citrus fruit peel, peach jam, quince jam, orange marmalade, lavender, walnut husk, praline, honey, almond, nail polish and vanilla.

Sweet and round attack, however balanced by crispness, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.

Very persistent finish with long flavors of raisin, dried apricot and dried fig.

Fermented and aged in barrique.