In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, almond blossom, white peach, honey, hay

Palate: green apple, almond pith, lemon, saline finish

The estate's prestige Collio Bianco from the Col Disore cru. Multi-variety field blend with partial oak ageing, the Russiz Superiore flagship since 1997.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto al tartufo bianco
    Almond and honey aromatics handle the white truffle's musky depth; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch.
  • Pan-seared scallops
    Saline minerality lifts the shellfish sweetness; almond pith pairs with the pan jus.
  • Roast guinea fowl
    Hay and honey aromatics pair with the bird's nutty fat; high acidity scrubs the chicken fat.

History

Russiz Superiore's prestige Collio Bianco from the Col Disore cru, launched in 1997. Sister property to Marco Felluga within the Felluga group at Capriva del Friuli.

  1. 1997 — First Col Disore vintage as the prestige Collio Bianco

Facts

Producer
Russiz Superiore
Grapes
Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon
Classification
DOC Collio
Oak
Vinified partly in stainless steel and partly in large French oak barrels; around 12 months on lees before bottling
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 35 to 55 at retail
Drinking window
3-15 from vintage
First vintage
1997
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Russiz Superiore Col Disôre

What does Col Disore taste like?

Yellow apple, almond blossom, white peach, honey and hay on the nose; green apple, almond pith, lemon and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

How does Russiz Superiore relate to Marco Felluga?

Russiz Superiore and Marco Felluga are sister properties within the Felluga group, both based at Capriva del Friuli. Russiz Superiore is the historic Collio estate; Marco Felluga is the Gradisca d'Isonzo flagship.

When should I drink Col Disore?

Drink between 3 and 15 years from vintage. The wine cellars well for a white Collio Bianco; almond and honey aromatics deepen from year 5 onwards.

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