Annalisa Zorzettig Franconia Venezia Giulia IGT 2020

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Smooth & Silky
Country of Origin:	Italy
Wine Region:	Friuli
Appellation:	Colli Orientali
Grape Varietal:	Franconia
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	6 bottles
$173.70 Per Case ($28.95/btl) Add to Cart

Tasting Notes

Ruby red color. Intense aroma with pleasing notes of plum and black cherry, as well as hints of mallow. Fresh, velvety and very pleasant; the sip is enveloping and soft, and this wine has a sweet finish.

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Franconia.

ORIGIN: The hills of eastern Friuli (Colli Orientali).

AGING: 8 months, 80% in steel, 20% in French oak barriques. Ageing continues for a few months in the bottle.

ALCOHOL: 12.5%.

PAIRING: Roasted white or red meat, grilled vegetables, cheeses and dry pastries, pizza Margherita.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14°C. Chilling this wine is recommended to fully experience its lovely tasting profile.

Critical Praise

THE STORY BEHIND THIS WINE:
Six generations of the Zorzettig family have tended their vineyards in the Friuli region since 1874. Annalisa Zorzettig's vineyards are nestled in the eastern hills (Colli Orientali) just outside the UNESCO heritage town of Cividale del Friuli.

Committed to sustainability, biodiversity, and integrated farming, Annalisa Zorzettig's estate includes wildflowers and beekeeping in its environs. Respecting the typical characteristics of each variety, the winery strives for balanced refinement and integrity in its wines.

Visitors can book accommodations at Relais La Collina for a relaxing country escape overlooking the vineyards and beautiful rolling hills.

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This fine restaurant-quality imported wine is not available at LCBO stores.

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