“Eremita” Pignolo di Rosazzo Friuli Colli Orientali DOC 2013

Livio Felluga | Friuli
Livio Felluga S.r.l. | Via Risorgimento 1 | IT 34071 Brazzano - Cormons

It is reported that the hermit Alemanno chose the hill of Rosazzo as his spiritual retreat in the year 800. Around 200 years later, the Augustinians taught the local population the principles of agriculture here. The Pignolo grape variety can also be traced back to this place until the end of the 18th century. Sensitive and low-yielding, it had almost disappeared by the end of the 19th century and was rediscovered and re-cultivated in Rosazzo.

In 1983, a massal selection of a biotype with characteristically small grapes in the shape of pine cones was planted beneath the wall of the Antico Belvedere. The material, which is available in very small quantities, matures in second-use barrique barrels, which tames the natural, strong tannins and makes the wine supple.

Medium, deep garnet red colour with dark reflections. Expansive, intense and extremely complex bouquet of dried plum, red blackberry, sour cherry jam and tamarind, carried by cigar box aromas, followed by hints of blueberry, rhododendron blossom, bracken, violet and elderberry. With further aeration, black pepper, clove, incense, cherry, coffee and cinnamon. On the palate, the exuberant, almost overwhelming impressions continue with complex and spicy nuances. There is also an impressive freshness and the typical, present tannin, which is never too intrusive but forms a perfect unity with the great concert of flavours. With further aeration in the glass, you get an approximate impression of the impressive fullness and complexity of an exceptional Pignolo, which is not without reason one of the terrificred wines in Italy and leads you on an unforgettable journey of pleasure right up to the last sip. Around 1,000 bottles are only produced in the best vintages. SUPERIORE.DE

"Crazy aromas of balsamico and mussels with moss, forest flower, lead pencil, and iron. Cigar box. Medium body. Very savory and unique with tobacco leaf, cigar, cedar, wet earth, and dried mushroom. Very unique and thought-provoking." James Suckling

02052813 · 0,75 l · 158,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available