In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, bitter almond, white blossom, lemon zest, hay
Palate: green apple, almond pith, lemon, saline finish
Russiz Superiore's classical Collio Friulano, vinified in stainless steel since 1967. Yellow apple and bitter almond aromatics over a saline finish, with longer bottle-ageing potential than the Marco Felluga sister bottling.
What it pairs with
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Frico con patate
Friulian Montasio and potato cake echoes the wine's almond skin; high acidity scrubs the cheese fat. -
San Daniele ham
Air-cured Friulian ham finds a peer in the wine's bitter almond and saline edge. -
Asparagus risotto
Almond blossom aromatics meet the spring vegetable's bitterness; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch.
History
Russiz Superiore's classical Collio Friulano, vinified at the Capriva del Friuli estate since 1967. The Felluga family's historic Collio property next to Marco Felluga's Gradisca cellar.
- 1967 — Russiz Superiore acquired by Marco Felluga
Facts
- Producer
- Russiz Superiore
- Grapes
- Friulano (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Collio
- Oak
- Vinified in stainless steel; six months on lees before bottling
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1967
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Russiz Superiore Friulano
What does Russiz Superiore Friulano taste like?
Yellow apple, bitter almond, white blossom, lemon zest 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.
When should I drink Russiz Superiore Friulano?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage. The wine cellars better than the sister Marco Felluga Friulano; almond aromatics deepen from year 3 onwards.