Collavini Tocai 'T' Friulano DOC Collio

In 1896 Eugenio Collavini, the founder, first supplied to the best Udinese's families his wines without ever imagining that a century later they would reach the world over The grapes, carefully chosen amongst the over-ripened bunches, are gathered separately on special grid trays. Only the Tocai Friulano and the Chardonnay grapes are then concentrated in a modern temperature and humidity controlled fruit-cell. The Sauvignon grapes are gently pressed and the juice maintained at a low temperature in order to block fermentation. The pressing of Tocai Friulano and Chardonnay grapes then follows, before these three are then fermented together in small oak barrels from the Allier forest, that are perfectly aged and toasted. The wine is bottled and rests for further 3-4 months before release. The wine is a blend of Tocai Friulano, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanch and has a deep golden yellow colour with aromas of sweet acacia and vanilla that integrate well with the tropical fruit notes. This wine presents a full body, round, harmonious and long with lingering aromas. (6 x 75 cl)

In 1896 Eugenio Collavini, the founder, first supplied to the best Udinese's families his wines without ever imagining that a century later they would reach the world over. The top of the hill is the most suitable part of the vineyard: sun, range of temperature and ventilation make up the best atmospheric conditions in order to achieve the perfection of grapes. The name of this wine is derived, according to the Friuli language, from the name of a hill or a mountain summit or 'Pic'. This wine has been produced making use of the typical regional variety of Merlot dal Piduncolo Rosso grapes as well as of Merlot grapes of french origin. The vines used in this wine are between 25 and 30 years old. A deep ruby-red coloured wine it is also showing violet hues, while there is a complex, concentrated and intense scent of blackberry, liquorice and spicy notes that overlap with a delicate vanilla backtaste. The sensations in the mouth enlarge themselves imperiously; the taste seems richly fruity, thick and dense all at once, with delicate and soft tannins. In its final expression it gives off all its refined body developing a heat which overwhelms because of its intensity and balance. Available in Original Wooden Crate. (6 x 75 cl)

In 1896 Eugenio Collavini, the founder, first supplied to the best Udinese's families his wines without ever imagining that a century later they would reach the world over. Pinot Grigio gives the best of itself when fermented off the skins and this straw-coloured wine with veins of copper, is full and penetrating on the nose with hints of new mown hay, fresh walnut and toasted almonds, and a flavour that's full and persistent. Available in half bottles. (24 x 37.5 cl)

In 1896 Eugenio Collavini, the founder, first supplied to the best Udinese's families his wines without ever imagining that a century later they would reach the world over. Pinot Grigio gives the best of itself when fermented off the skins and this straw-coloured wine with veins of copper, is full and penetrating on the nose with hints of new mown hay, fresh walnut and toasted almonds, and a flavour that's full and persistent. (12 x 75 cl)

In 1896 Eugenio Collavini, the founder, first supplied to the best Udinese's families his wines without ever imagining that a century later they would reach the world over. (12 x 75 cl)

In 1896 Eugenio Collavini, the founder, first supplied to the best Udinese's families his wines without ever imagining that a century later they would reach the world over. Adopting the Classical method this wine is macerated on the skins at controlled temperature and aged in casks. As a result this wine is a full, golden yellow colour with an aromatic nose reminiscent of yellow capsicums, peaches, melons and bananas. This Sauvignon Bianco is dry, with a clean flavour and at the same time elegant, soft and velvety. (12 x 75 cl)

In 1896 Eugenio Collavini, the founder, first supplied to the best Udinese's families his wines without ever imagining that a century later they would reach the world over. There's no doubting its great robustness and richness of colour in this Merlot, when young it shows violet reflections which gradually take on a garnet hue as it ages. A full, lingering, constant nose, hints of slightly vinous vanilla, just a touch of herbs, and strong overtones of raspberry and blackberry. As the Merlot ages it refines considerably, reaching a balanced, harmonic complexity. The flavour is dry, robust, with just the right amount of tannin and a clean reflection of the nose. With time, it develops a full fragrance and good aromatic persistency.

Piech COLLIO Tocai Friulano Collio Goriziano DOC from Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Collio Goriziano by Piech (6 x 75 cl)

In 1896 Eugenio Collavini, the founder, first supplied to the best Udinese's families his wines without ever imagining that a century later they would reach the world over. The Ribolla grape is a variety that's definitely a native of Friuli, in whose dialect it's known as Ribuele. It's grown almost exclusively on the hill faces running from Cividale through the Collio to Gorizia. Additionally, there are mentions of the cultivation of this variety going back to 1300. This is a straw coloured wine with greenish reflections, while it is distinctive, dry, lemony, with medium strength. The pleasant, soft nose complements the soft, floreal aromas from forest plants such as acacia, oak and birch, and clear lemony notes. Soft, delicate, dry flavour with a thin hint of acid this is a wine to savour. (6 x 75 cl)