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Gradis’Ciutta
West of Gorizia in northeastern
Italy, there is a group of hills
known as Monsvini, which
means “Mount of Wine.” Here
the unique terroir is reflected in
FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA & SLOVENIA (cont) the outstanding wines produced,
whether they be indigenous or
international varietals. The soul
behind the constantly evolving
reality is Robert Princic, who
carries forward the Princic
Gradis’Ciuta vineyardbrands.com family’s long history with wine,
Gradis’Ciuta Collio Sauvignon 2016 $215.90 91 WE who, as a historical notary deed
proves, were producing wine in
Gradis’Ciuta Collio Pinot Grigio 2015 $215.90 91 WE Kosana as early as 1780.
Gradis’Ciuta Collio Friulano 2015 $215.90 90 WE
Gradis’Ciuta Collio Chardonnay 2016 $215.90 90 WS, 90 WE
Gradis’Ciuta Collio Ribolla Gialla 2016 $215.90 91 W&S, 91 JD Villa Russiz
Villa Russiz has long been
Gradis’Ciuta Collio Bratinis 2014 $239.90 89 WE regarded as one of the finest
(Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon) wineries in Friuli, as well as one
of the most philanthropic in the
world. The estate was founded in
Gradis’Ciuta Collio Cabernet Franc 2016 $227.90 1869 by French-born Count
Barbera d’Alba Ferrione DOC 2014 $227.90 Théodor de La Tour, who brought
to the region the finest clones he
Nebbiolo d’Alba Baluma DOC 2015 $251.90 Due Bicchieri could find from his native
country, selecting classic
varietals most suitable for
Collio’s unique terroir. His
vineyards were the first in the
region to be planted with
Villa Russiz wilsondaniels.com authentic French rootstock
Villa Russiz Collio Pinot Grigio 2017 $215.90
Villa Russiz Collio Pinot Bianco 2015 $239.90 91 JS
Villa Russiz Les Enfants 2015 $215.90 Edi Simcic
(Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon) When it comes to the winemaking
style of Edi Simčič, one word
comes to mind–controversial.
Graf de la Tour Collio Merlot 2013 (6pk) $305.90 Unlike many of the stainless-aged
Dèfi de la Tour Collio Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (6pk) $326.00 Italian wines available, even the
white wines of Simcic are
fermented and aged for long
periods in oak, and are therefore
almost French in style. He and
his son Aleks produce in a
fascinating zone, Goriška Brda,
that up until the end of WWII
Edi Simčič augustwinegroup.com belonged to Italy. (Today, the
Edi Simčič Goriska Brda Sauvignon Blanc 2012 (6pk) $171.00 estate lies just 500 yards from the
Friulian border.)
Edi Simčič Goriska Brda Malvazija 2015 (6pk) $150.00
Edi Simčič Goriska Brda Tokata 2013 $174.00
Edi Simčič Goriska Brda Chardonnay 2014 (6pk) $161.00
Giocato
Edi Simčič Goriska Brda Duet Red 2017 (6pk) $173.90 Giocato was developed by Edi
Simčič, and their lead
(Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) oenologist Aleks Simčič in order
to satisfy American market
demands for wines of simpler
character with fresh mineral
notes and a distinctive varietal
aroma, which hail from well
established winegrowing regions.
Aleks Simčič works with local
Giocato augustwinegroup.com winemakers and their oenologists
and advises them on the selection
Giocato Sauvignon Blanc 2017 $131.90 of the most suitable vineyard sites,
Giocato Pinot Grigio 2017 $131.90 varieties and finished wines.
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