{"product_id":"i-clivi-friulano-san-pietro","title":"I Clivi Friulano San Pietro 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Take: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is serious, old-vine Friulano from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70+ year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e planted in the classic Ponca soils of the Colli Orientali. Aromatically it leans toward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewildflowers, fresh herbs, citrus and crushed stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Friulano's classic almond character emerging on the finish. The palate has wonderful texture but remains bright and energetic, with excellent acidity and a pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emineral and saline quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that carries through the long, dry finish. This is less about obvious fruit and more about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etexture, minerality and terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—exactly what I want from great Friulano. A few weeks ago I had a bottle of the 2020 San Pietro and it was outstanding, one of the best Friulano I have had in some time. The wine ages beautifully for up to 10-12 years, with me catching it about half way on that arc.  A ton of attractive aromas and flavors of peach, pear, apple, with almond and garden herbs, but elegant and light on its feet. The finish on this sailed on for well over a minute!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Friulano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friuli Colli Orientali DOC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single vineyard \u003cstrong\u003eSan Pietro\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Gramogliano Hills of Corno di Rosazzo close to the Slovenian border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast-facing at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150 meters \/ 490 feet ASL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-90 years-old, plantings from the 1930s through the 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ponca—Eocene-era marl and sandstone flysch, the classic soil of Friuli's great hillside vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic farming. Naturally very low yeilds that seldom exceed 20 hl\/ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand harvested, typically around mid-September. Whole clusters are very gently pressed, with a maximum pressure of approximately 1.2 bar, to obtain primarily the cleanest free-run juice. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÉlevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less than 2 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15,000 bottles annually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seafood, light appetizers, regional soups, fresh cheeses and, classically, \u003cstrong\u003eProsciutto di San Daniele\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard is really the story here. 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