Friuli Venezia Giulia

93 Points! The 2019 Ciallabianco is impossible to ignore, with an exotic array of sweet herbs contrasting sour melon and mineral drench wet stone. This is round with a salty flourish up front, showcasing crushed green apples and sage with stimulating acidity that maintains wonderful energy. This keeps the mouth watering while finishing with a citrusy concentration. - Eric Guido, Vinous Media

94 Points! The 2021 Chardonnay Vie di Romans is a showstopper, rich and floral in the glass, with dried nectarines and apricots lifted by yellow flowers and candied lime. Its textures are lifted, yet this makes quite an impact, with bright acidity enlivening masses of ripe peach and chamomile. Hints of confectioners’ sugar and lemon custard are left to linger as a burst of gingery spice and sour melon adds verve. A minute goes by, and this continues to resonate with hazelnut notes. - Eric Guido, Vinous Media

93 Points! This rich, medium- to full-bodied white is buoyed by vivid acidity, with flavors of kiwifruit, green pear and mandarin orange peel accented by fine details of fresh tarragon, salted almond, lemon curd and honeycomb. Well-meshed, with a pleasing, raw silk–like texture and a long, minerally finish. Pinot Bianco, Friulano and Sauvignon. Drink now through 2030. - Wine Spectator