In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: pear, almond blossom, yellow apple, wild herb

Palate: pear, almond skin, saline close, fresh finish

Friulano from Foffani at Clauiano in the Friuli Aquileia DOC. The cellar's everyday white in the village-of-Clauiano historic centre.

What it pairs with

  • Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon
    Sweet melon and salty cured pork against pear-and-almond Friulano is the canonical Friulian aperitivo.
  • Frico friulano
    Melted Montasio cheese pancake and the wine's almond-skin lift lock together.
  • Grilled white fish
    Sea bass or branzino and dry Friulano share fresh saline lift.
  • Asparagus risotto Find asparagus risotto on TableJourney →
    Green vegetables and Friulano's herb register lock together.

History

Friulano from Foffani at Clauiano. Foffani farms in the village of Clauiano, classed among the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy.

Facts

Producer
Foffani
Grapes
Friulano (100%)
Classification
DOC Friuli Aquileia
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation, around 6 months on fine lees before bottling
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 10 to 16 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Frequently asked about Foffani Friulano

What does Foffani Friulano taste like?

Pear, almond blossom, yellow apple and wild herb on the nose; pear, almond skin, saline close and a fresh finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Foffani Friulano?

Drink 1 to 4 years from vintage. The wine is built for fresh consumption.

Where is Foffani located?

The cellar is in the historic village of Clauiano, a small farming village in the Trivignano Udinese commune. Clauiano is classed among the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy.

What food pairs with Foffani Friulano?

Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon is the canonical Friulian pairing. Frico friulano, grilled white fish, and asparagus risotto are equally strong.

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