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Rosazzo DOCG

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A tiny DOCG carved out of the Colli Orientali for dry white blends grown around the medieval abbey of Rosazzo, on the marl and sandstone flysch the locals call ponca. Friulano leads, giving pear, almond and a waxy texture, with Sauvignon and Pinot Bianco adding citrus and lift and Ribolla adding acidity. The wines are medium to full bodied, dry, saline and built to age five to ten years. Livio Felluga's Terre Alte is the reason the DOCG exists.

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  • Livio Felluga

    Rosazzo Terre Alte

    Friuli's most famous white blend; pear, beeswax, sage, crushed stone, dense and long, drinks well at 10 years.

    $70 to $90Wine-Searcher
  • Livio Felluga

    Rosazzo Abbazia di Rosazzo

    Made from the abbey's own vineyards; more Sauvignon lift, yellow apple and herbs, the affordable way in.

    $35 to $45Wine-Searcher
  • Torre Rosazza

    Rosazzo Bianco

    Genagricola estate on the same hill; Friulano-led blend with almond, citrus and a saline finish.

    $25 to $35Wine-Searcher