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 Puiatti. The cellar's everyday Friulano in stainless steel, in the unoaked house style Vittorio Puiatti made famous.

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 Puiatti. Vittorio Puiatti was one of the architects of the Friulian unoaked white-wine style in the 1960s and 1970s. The cellar's house style remains stainless steel rather than barrique.

Facts

Producer
Puiatti
Grapes
Friulano (100%)
Classification
DOC Friuli
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation, around 6 months on fine lees before bottling
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
1965

Frequently asked about Puiatti Friulano

What does Puiatti 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 Puiatti Friulano?

Drink 1 to 5 years from vintage. The wine is built for fresh consumption.

Why is Puiatti always unoaked?

Vittorio Puiatti was one of the architects of the Friulian unoaked-white style in the 1960s. The cellar's house style is stainless steel across the line.

What food pairs with Puiatti 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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