In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, bitter almond, white blossom, lemon zest
Palate: green apple, almond skin, lemon pith, saline finish
The classical Collio Friulano from the Marco Felluga estate. Yellow apple and bitter almond aromatics over a saline almond-skin finish.
What it pairs with
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San Daniele ham
Air-cured Friulian ham finds a peer in the wine's bitter almond and saline edge; the regional pairing. -
Frico croccante
Friulian Montasio crisp echoes the wine's almond finish; high acidity scrubs the cheese fat. -
Asparagus risotto
Almond blossom aromatics meet the spring vegetable's bitterness; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch.
History
Marco Felluga's classical Collio Friulano, vinified at the estate since the founding 1956 vintage. The textbook Collio reference at the everyday price point.
- 1956 — First Marco Felluga Friulano vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Marco Felluga
- Grapes
- Friulano (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Collio
- Oak
- Vinified in stainless steel; six months on lees before bottling
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1956
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Marco Felluga Friulano
What does Marco Felluga Friulano taste like?
Yellow apple, bitter almond, white blossom and lemon zest on the nose; green apple, almond skin, lemon pith and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Marco Felluga Friulano?
Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage. The wine peaks at year 2 to 4; bitter almond aromatics deepen with bottle age.