In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, almond blossom, white pepper, hay, lemon zest
Palate: yellow stone fruit, almond pith, lemon, saline finish
Specogna's flagship Friulano, the estate's identity statement from the Rocca Bernarda parcels at Corno di Rosazzo.
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 con patate
Friulian Montasio and potato cake echoes the wine's almond pith; high acidity scrubs the cheese fat. -
Asparagus risotto
Almond blossom aromatics meet the spring vegetable's bitterness; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch.
History
Specogna's flagship Friulano, sourced from the estate's Rocca Bernarda holdings at Corno di Rosazzo. The Identita range is the estate's identity statement.
- 2010 — First Identita Friulano vintage as the estate's flagship Friulano
Facts
- Producer
- Specogna
- Grapes
- Friulano (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Friuli Colli Orientali
- Oak
- Vinified in stainless steel and partly in large oak; around 12 to 18 months on lees before bottling
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Specogna Identità Friulano
What does Specogna Identita Friulano taste like?
Yellow apple, almond blossom, white pepper, hay and lemon zest on the nose; yellow stone fruit, almond pith, lemon and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Specogna Identita Friulano?
Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. The wine cellars well; almond aromatics deepen from year 4 onwards.