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Bagnoli Friularo DOCG

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IL PROGETTODOCGBAGNOLI FRIULAROAAIT40477682Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

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Friularo is the local name for Raboso Piave, a late ripening grape with ferocious acidity and tannin, and this DOCG is built on it. The wines are deep purple, with sour plum, blackberry, violet and a tarry, iron edge; the vendemmia tardiva version, picked after the Feast of St Martin in November, softens the edges a little. The passito is the most approachable. This is a rustic, old-fashioned grape and needs food with fat in it.

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Bottles I'm chasing

  • Il Dominio di Bagnoli

    Bagnoli Friularo Classico

    The estate that carries the appellation, a former Benedictine farm; expect bright acid, sour plum and a chewy, tannic finish.

    $25 to $35Wine-Searcher
  • Il Dominio di Bagnoli

    Bagnoli Friularo Classico Vendemmia Tardiva

    Late-picked version with riper fruit and a rounder mid-palate; the one to choose if you only taste one Friularo.

    $35 to $45Wine-Searcher