Pinot Grigio

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Livio Felluga

Livio Felluga
Pinot Grigio

Livio Felluga is one of the most respected producers of Friuli, dedicating his life to reviving high-quality and sustainable viticulture in the hills of this north-eastern, Adriatic-influenced Italian countryside. He emigrated from Istria and established his property in Brazzano in the 1950s, buying up old, neglected vineyards and rejuvenating them. From marl and sandstone hills, this was macerated for a short time (hence the slightest copper hue and grip) before a stainless ferment and six months on lees. Perfumed pear, white blossoms, tangerine peel stream along the palate, with a slight buzzy texture offering interest, and guiding this to a stony finish. Lovely presence.

“The 2022 Pinot Grigio is dramatically floral with a sweet spice and mint dusting, giving way to freshly sliced peaches. This flows across the palate with silky textures and a pure blend of ripe peach complemented by sour citrus. It tapers off with admirable length yet clean, leaving a cheek-puckering tinge of candied lemon as the mouth is left watering for more. Drink: 2024 – 2027.” – 90 points, Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2023.