Prosciutto Ham Factory Visit & Lunch Tasting near Udine
Discover the artisanal process of crafting Prosciutto Crudo San Daniele ham with an exclusive guided factory tour followed by a tasting lunch of cured meats, cheeses, ...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, almond blossom, white peach, wild herb
Palate: pear, almond skin, saline depth, long fresh close
Friulano from organic-biodynamic Borgo San Daniele at Cormons. The Mauri siblings' Friulano is built on extended lees ageing rather than oak.
What it pairs with
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Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon
Sweet melon and salty cured pork against almond-skin Friulano is the canonical Friulian pairing. -
Frico friulano
Melted Montasio cheese pancake and the wine's almond-skin lift lock together. -
Grilled scampi
Sweet shellfish and saline-mineral Friulano share long depth. -
Risotto with herbs
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Herb-flecked risotto echoes the wine's wild-herb register.
History
Friulano from organic-biodynamic Borgo San Daniele at Cormons. The Mauri siblings (Mauro and Alessandra) run the cellar with extended lees ageing rather than barrique elevage.
- 1988: Borgo San Daniele refounded by the Mauri siblings at Cormons
Facts
- Producer
- Borgo San Daniele · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Friulano (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Friuli Isonzo
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation, around 12 months on fine lees before bottling
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Borgo San Daniele Friulano
What does Borgo San Daniele Friulano taste like?
Yellow apple, almond blossom, white peach and wild herb on the nose; pear, almond skin, saline depth and a long fresh close on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Borgo San Daniele Friulano?
Drink 3 to 12 years from vintage. The cellar's extended lees ageing gives the wine medium-term cellar capacity.
Is Borgo San Daniele organic?
Yes, the cellar is certified organic and farms biodynamically. The Mauri siblings have followed the protocols since the 1990s.
What food pairs with Borgo San Daniele Friulano?
Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon is the canonical Friulian pairing. Frico friulano, grilled scampi, and risotto with herbs are equally strong.
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