I Clivi 'Galea' Friulano Verduzzo - Collio, Friuli, Italy
Earthy, deep, terroir-driven classic old-school blend. Almonds, sun-burned stones, honey, anise.
Sourced from the single-cru "Galea" vineyard on the Gramogliano Hills in Corno di Rosazzo, featuring old vines (around 70 years old) planted in Eocene marl and sandstone flysch soils. Friulano provides a soft, aromatic textural base, while the addition of dry-styled Verduzzo (a grape traditionally made into sweet wines) adds structural depth, slight tannin, and resonant intensity
Grape Variety: 90% Friulano, 10% Verduzzo
Style: White – Dry, medium-bodied, earthy, creamy mouthfeel, and lightly structured
Drink Window: Now – 3 years
Perfect For: Raw oysters, grilled sea bass, Creamy mushroom risotto, pasta carbonara, grilled asparagus, and roasted zucchini
Produced from ancient vines in the sun-warmed Friuli region, this dry field blend weaves Friulano's almond-tinged orchard fruit with a rare touch of structured Verduzzo into a deep, texturally rich tapestry of honey, anise, and stony minerality.
