Illivio Colli Orientali del Friuli Bianco 2021

Illivio Colli Orientali del Friuli Bianco 202194pts Vinous Media The 2021 Illivio, a blend of Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Piccolit, takes its time in the glass, sweetly alluring with a tinge of vanilla bean that embellishes fresh sliced peaches. Split pine and mint aromas add contrast. The 2021 soothes with its silky textures and supple character, bending around the contours of the palate as nectarine and bitter lemon rind notes collect under an air of pretty inner florals. Its minerality comes

it breaks down to 77% Listán Negro

Sanlorenzo is situated on the South-West slope of the municipality of Montalcino at an altitude of 500 metres on the ridge of the hills which stretch softly from Civitella to the Ombrone river

raised 60-70% steel vat

A blend of 60% Nero d’Avola with 40% Frappato from 10 to 25 year old vines

7 hectares farmed biodynamically

smoky minerals

modest-sized production

citrus blossom and confit orange

after the first 12 months of aging in tonneau

rock-solid Pauillac any time over the coming 10-15 years

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