Encyclopedia · White grape
The Italian expression: lean, crisp, and neutral. Skin contact possible in serious Friuli examples, adding phenolic grip and copper tint. Structurally opposite to Alsatian Pinot Gris despite being the same grape.
Acidity med–high · Alcohol med · RS bone dry
Climate Cool continental with Adriatic influence. Colli Orientali and Collio on limestone and marl.
Style Stainless or neutral oak. Dry. Serious examples may have brief skin contact.
Tell Crisp orchard fruit, bitter almond, clean phenolic grip, mineral and dry
Climate Cool Alpine. High elevation. Strong diurnal range. Germanic influence.
Style Stainless steel only. Very clean. No skin contact. Brisk and aromatic.
Tell Crisp citrus and apple, Alpine freshness, clean and linear, neutral mineral, no phenolic weight
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