Colli Orientali del Friuli Bianco Illivio 2001

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Friuli Colli Orientali (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Pinot Bianco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of toasted wood, banana and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, honey, mineral, banana, apple, ripe peach and grapefruit. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing smoothness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and banana. Illivio ages in barrique for about 10 months followed by at least 16 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stewed fish

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 29, April 2005

Colli Orientali del Friuli Bianco Illivio 2007

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Friuli Colli Orientali (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Picolit
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Colli Orientali del Friuli Bianco Illivio shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, banana and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, pear, hazelnut, grapefruit, honey, vanilla and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and banana. Colli Orientali del Friuli Bianco Illivio ages for 10 months in barrique followed by 9 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stewed fish

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

November 2009

Colli Orientali del Friuli Friulano 2008

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Friuli Colli Orientali (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Friulano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Colli Orientali del Friuli Friulano shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of apple, plum and peach followed by aromas of pineapple, pear, citrus fruits, broom, hawthorn and almond. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, pear and pineapple. Colli Orientali del Friuli Friulano ages for 6 months in steel tanks followed by 2 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Cold cuts, Pasta with meat and fish, Roasted fish, Sauteed meat

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

November 2009

Colli Orientali del Friuli Pinot Grigio 2008

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Friuli Colli Orientali (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Pinot Grigio
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Colli Orientali del Friuli Pinot Grigio shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of coppery yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, banana and pear followed by aromas of pineapple, peach, hawthorn, broom, acacia and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, peach and pineapple. Colli Orientali del Friuli Pinot Grigio ages for 6 months in steel tanks followed by 2 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Mushroom soups, Pasta with fish and meat, Sauteed meat

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

November 2009

Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosazzo Bianco Terre Alte 2002

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Friuli Colli Orientali (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Sauvignon Blanc (40%), Tocai Friulano (30%), Pinot Bianco (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of apple, pear and banana followed by aromas of hawthorn, litchi, butter, pineapple, almond, honey, mineral, peach, elder, grapefruit and plum. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of peach, plum, pear and litchi. A well made wine. The Tocai Friulano grape used for the production of this wine ferments and ages in barrique for about 10 months. Terre Alte ages in bottle for at least 12 months.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta, Stewed fish, Fish and mushrooms soups, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 29, April 2005

Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosazzo Bianco Terre Alte 2007

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Friuli Colli Orientali (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosazzo Bianco Terre Alte shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of peach, pear and pineapple followed by aromas of medlar, almond, broom, nettle, hawthorn, apple, grapefruit, elder flower, plum and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with long flavors of peach, pear and pineapple. The grapes Pinot Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc age for 10 months in steel tanks, whereas the Friulano grape ages for 10 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta, Stewed fish, Fish and mushroom soups, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

November 2009

Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosazzo Rosso Riserva Sossò 2000

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Friuli Colli Orientali (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Merlot, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of black currant, blueberry, vanilla, violet, bell pepper, blackberry, cocoa, licorice and hints of eucalyptus. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black currant and blueberry. A well made wine. Sossò ages for about 18 months in barrique followed by at least 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 29, April 2005

Colli Orientali del Friuli Sauvignon 2008

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Friuli Colli Orientali (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Colli Orientali del Friuli Sauvignon shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of peach, pear and apple followed by aromas of citrus fruits, pineapple, lychee, hawthorn, bell pepper and elder. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pineapple and pear. Colli Orientali del Friuli Sauvignon ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Vegetable and mushroom soups, Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables, Sauteed crustaceans

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

November 2009

Collio Bianco Rosenplatz 2003

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Chardonnay (65%), Sauvignon Blanc (35%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of hawthorn, apple and peach followed by aromas of acacia, banana, broom, yellow rose, plum, grape, litchi and pear. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing smoothness, however balanced by alcohol, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pear and plum. A well made wine. Rosenplatz ages for some months in barrique followed by 5 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Stuffed pasta, Fish and mushrooms soups, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

Issue 29, April 2005

Collio Bianco Rosenplatz 2007

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Collio Bianco Rosenplatz shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, peach and apple followed by aromas of pineapple, pear, acacia, hawthorn, lychee, plum and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, peach and pear. Collio Bianco Rosenplatz ages in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Fish and mushroom soups, Stewed fish

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

November 2009

Vertigo 2002

Livio Felluga (Italy)

(Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum and black cherry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, blackberry, raspberry, cyclamen, blueberry and hints of bell pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. Vertigo ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 29, April 2005

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Colli Orientali del Friuli Bianco Illivio 2001

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Colli Orientali del Friuli Bianco Illivio 2007

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Colli Orientali del Friuli Friulano 2008

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Colli Orientali del Friuli Pinot Grigio 2008

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosazzo Bianco Terre Alte 2002

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosazzo Bianco Terre Alte 2007

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosazzo Rosso Riserva Sossò 2000

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Colli Orientali del Friuli Sauvignon 2008

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Collio Bianco Rosenplatz 2003

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Collio Bianco Rosenplatz 2007

Livio Felluga (Italy)

Vertigo 2002

Livio Felluga (Italy)