(2025) Another family company where second generation winemaker Rebecca Valent-Borgo Stajnbech presented this wine. Soft pressing of this Tocai Friulano was followed by eight months ageing on the lees in stainless steel, with frequent stirring. Though soils are clay, Rebecca explained that these vineyards have a specific well-draining sub-soil and that the wine can age well for many years. This is a gently peachy and almond-scented Lison, even a touch of hazelnut. On the palate it is sweetly-fruited and elegant, with a finish distinguished by it's fine line of acidity.
(2025) The fourth generation of this family now work with their mother, Ornella. 100% Tai (Friulano), this comes from calcareous clay soils and grapes are over-ripe, harvested in the middle of September. It is made in big, old barrels and steel tanks, and aged with lees stirring. That ripeness is immediately evident, the fruit having moved into an exotic, mango and lychee spectrum, much more aromatic. The palate is not sweet, but has a Gewurztraminer-like character with both luscious fruit weight, spice, some almond and the richness cut by good acidity. A very pleasing style, reminiscent of top Traminer from Alto Adige perhaps?
(2025) Co-owner Domenico Veronese suggests the Tai grape might have developed from Sauvignon Vert. Certified organic since 1993, this is 100% Tai, from soils of clay over limestone. It comes from a tiny vineyard planted in 1943, and aged for 10 months in concrete vats with regular bâtonnage. Only 5112 bottles produced. A relatively deep, buttercup tint to the colour and aromas that are herbal, sappy and fresh, with citrus and a hint of white flowers. The palate is richly textured and has a confident, decisive quality of fresh fruit and cutting acidity. Again that herbal character edges the fruit, into a concentrated finish. Interesting, Domenico has also made 'Noble rot' versions when conditions where right and says the variety suits Botrytis very well.
(2025) A family company founded in 1925. Again 100% Tai, or Friulano, organic certified since 1993, and coming from limestone and clay soils in the Classico area. Pale with a hint of straw-yellow, this is another charming wine aromatically, where herb and flower nuances sit over fresh white fruits, running from pear to peach. The palate has plenty of sweetness here, and though there may be a touch of residual sugar I suspect, it is more to do with ripe and juicy fruit. It's a pretty wine, with some talcum and chalk notes but then a surge of tangerine and lime citrus. Highly quaffable this one. I note that the Wine Society carries other wines from this producer, but not this one.
