Our Take: A straw yellow pale color. Aromas of wildflowers, white peach and pear, with notes of candied orange peel, herbs and fresh almond. The medium bodied wine is elegant with a finely textured yet fresh palate, very good flavor persistence, with savory minerality and Friulano’s characteristic almond finish.

Sustainable viticulture practices, manual harvesting based on the optimal maturity of each grape, indigenous yeasts, long fermentations and bottling without filtration.

• Variety: 100% Friulano
• Appellation: Friuli Isonzo DOC
• Vintage: 2024
• Vineyard: Braida della Colubice, Cormons, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
• Vineyard Elevation: Approximately 56–72 meters
• Soils: Classic Ponca, a mix of marl and sandstone; other estate information also notes the gravelly character of the Isonzo vineyard soils
• Farming: Organic; Borgo San Daniele avoids synthetic treatments and works with copper, sulfur and herbal preparations in the vineyards
• Harvest: Hand harvested, with individual parcels/pickings selected according to optimal ripeness
• Vinification: Short skin maceration followed by gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation
• Fermentation & Aging: Approximately 80% in stainless steel and 20% in large oak, with the wine resting on its lees until spring; 2024 sources describe roughly 8 months of aging
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Food Pairings: Fish and shellfish, seafood risotto, white meats, vegetable dishes, fresh cheeses and especially Prosciutto di San Daniele
• Serving Temperature: 10–12°C / 50–54°F
• Cellaring: Capable of developing for several years in bottle

The 80/20 élevage is particularly interesting, 80% of the grapes are picked at full ripeness and raised in stainless steel, while the remaining 20% is harvested later and matured in 2,000-liter Slavonian oak casks before the two components are later blended. The large format Slavonian oak adds more texture and complexity while preserving Friulano's freshness and varietal character.