{"title":"FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A view over Vineyards and Valley near Nimis in Northeastern Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/FriuliCollectionBanner_ed388d5b-a481-4a7b-a068-faee9084982f.jpg?v=1548075560\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTucked into the far northeast corner of Italy, bordering Austria and Slovenia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is widely regarded as the country’s premier region for white wines. The landscape is a dramatic mix of Alpine foothills and sun-drenched plains, where the cool mountain air meets the Adriatic breeze. This unique climate creates wines with incredible aromatic intensity and a signature \"piercing\" acidity that sets them apart from the rest of Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhile the region produces elegant reds, it is the whites that have earned Friuli its global reputation. \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"104\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003ePinot Grigio\u003c\/b\u003e here is a world away from the generic styles found elsewhere, offering concentration, texture, and mineral depth. The local \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"241\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFriulano\u003c\/b\u003e grape is another standout, producing wines with a silky mouthfeel and a delicate almond finish. Friuli is also the spiritual home of the modern \"Orange Wine\" movement, where white grapes are fermented with their skins to create complex, amber-hued wines with remarkable texture. For those who appreciate precision, purity, and a touch of the avant-garde, Friuli is an essential stop on any Italian wine journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"schiopetto-pinot-grigio-pompiere-line","title":"Schiopetto Pinot Grigio Pompiere Line 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eMario Schiopetto was regarded as the father of modern Italian white wine, his Friuli winery today making some of Italy's finest. The Pompiere Line (Fireman's Line) Pinot Grigio is produced from the grapes that grow in the vineyards which are less than 20 years old. Picked by hand the grapes are pressed delicately but rapidly in order to preserve the classical straw yellow colour avoiding the leakage of colour from the dark skin. Floral and juicy this Pinot Grigio is full of ripe pear, fennel, almond and mineral notes.[#intro]A floral \u0026amp; juicy Pinot Grigio from arguably Italy's finest white wine maker...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schiopetto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39914373316675,"sku":"A21SCHIOPETTOFLPG","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/PinotGrigioFiremanBt.jpg?v=1650798321"},{"product_id":"schiopetto-ribolla-gialla-pompiere-line","title":"Schiopetto Ribolla Gialla Pompiere Line 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchiopetto's Pompiere (Fireman) Line is the introductory range of wines from this top Italian white winemaker, made using the youngest vines on the estate. The Ribolla Gialla is a traditional Friuli wine which thrives when cultivated in poor marl soil, always to be found growing from Collio Goriziano to Brda in Slovenia. The Ribolla Gialla is the last white grape to be harvested at the end of September, picked by hand and fermented at low temperatures to maintain its delicate aroma. Schiopetto's pristine, unoaked Ribolla Gialla, with floral notes of orchard fruits and white almond, is a great example of this variety.[#intro]A pristine, unoaked Ribolla Gialla from Italy's top white winemaker...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schiopetto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39914376233027,"sku":"A23SCHIOPETTOFLRG","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/RibollaGiallaBt.jpg?v=1650801686"},{"product_id":"jermann-w-dreams-chardonnay","title":"Jermann W...Dreams...2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst created with the 1987 harvest, Jermann's W...Dreams... (a fantastic expression of Chardonnay) has had some variations to its name over the years. It is dedicated to U2's \"The Joshua Tree\" album (1987) and specifically to the song \"Where the streets have no name\". For its first nine years it was called \"Where the Dreams have no end...\" and the colour of the capsule changed every vintage, cycling through the seven colours of the iris (plus white and black) on the label, beginning with white and progressing anticlockwise; the four phases of the moon were also shown. In 1996 it became \"Were Dreams, now it is just wine!\" with a blue capsule bearing a stylised Comet Hale-Bopp. It continued in this livery for seven years, then in 2003 it returned somewhat to its roots with: \"W…Dreams…\" adding the year of harvest below and drawing Mars on the capsule. The dot-dot-dot in the name gave everyone room for a personal interpretation. Finally in 2015 the label changed again, going back to the first ‘edition’: \"Where Dreams have no end…\" To the nose this Chardonnay is elegant and refined with hints of ripened fruit, melted butter, vanilla and pastry. The aromas follow through onto the palate with gentle flavours and fresh aromatic nuances.[#intro]Jermann's iconic expression of Chardonnay dedicated to U2's \"Where the streets have no name\"...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jermann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39954249941059,"sku":"A21JERMANNDREAMS","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/DreamsBottle.jpg?v=1652725478"},{"product_id":"jermann-pinot-grigio","title":"Jermann Pinot Grigio 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilvio Jermann’s wines have often been described as ‘the finest white wines in Italy’ and he is widely considered to be a true 'artist' in the production of wines from his region; he is one of Friuli's top winemakers, producing small quantities of finely honed wines usually pre-sold on allocation. The Jermann Pinot Grigio is left to age on the lees in stainless steel tanks for about six months and a few months in the bottle prior to release.  The resulting wine has intense aromas, is full and fruity, with excellent persistence. The palate is dry, velvety and supremely well-balanced. 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Five generations of the family have cultivated Ribolla in the Collio vineyards of the village, earning themselves the title of “vinnaioli” or “wine growers”; hence the choice of the name “Vinnae” of this Ribolla-based wine. Jermann's Vinnae Ribolla Gialla has a dry palate, it is fresh and tangy with the unassuming elegance of an authentic country wine. Vinnae is delicious as an aperitif and it is also an excellent match for seafood starters or fish-led main courses. Its freshness and irresistible drinkability make it an ideal white wine for the warmer months. 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The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under a controlled temperature. The ageing takes place on the lees for 8 months. This is a classy and refined example of Pinot Grigio with a brilliant bouquet of white flowers, lemon oil and wet stone. It’s supple and round, with a balanced inner sweetness offsetting citrus-tinged orchard fruits. 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Light golden in colour with a subtle, elegant nose of summer flowers, acacia blossom and hints of honeysuckle. The wine is lightly spiced, with the judicious oak ageing bringing notes of vanilla and cinnamon. It shows lovely buttery, honeyed and floral characters, all lifted on the finish by a lively freshness that is characteristic of this area of Italy. [#intro]An elegant Chardonnay with a spicy character due to a judicious use of oak...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vie di Romans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40825330532419,"sku":"A23VIEDIROMANSCHARDONNAY","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/ViediRomansChardonnayBt.jpg?v=1703959742"},{"product_id":"schiopetto-rivarossa","title":"Schiopetto Rivarossa 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eMario Schiopetto founded his eponymous estate in the 1960s and today the winery produces some of Italy's finest white wines. 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