In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, almond blossom, white blossom, lemon zest, hay
Palate: yellow stone fruit, almond pith, lemon, saline finish
Volpe Pasini's single-vineyard Zuc di Volpe Friulano from the south-facing slope at Togliano di Torreano. Yellow apple and almond blossom over a saline 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
Volpe Pasini's prestige Friulano from the Zuc di Volpe single vineyard. The Zuc di Volpe range is the estate's cru-led tier.
- 1995 — First Zuc di Volpe Friulano vintage as a single-vineyard cru
Facts
- Producer
- Volpe Pasini
- Grapes
- Friulano (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Friuli Colli Orientali
- Oak
- Vinified in stainless steel with extended lees ageing; bottled at around 12 months
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Volpe Pasini Zuc di Volpe Friulano
What does Zuc di Volpe Friulano taste like?
Yellow apple, almond blossom, white blossom, lemon zest and hay 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.
What is Zuc di Volpe?
Zuc di Volpe is the estate's prestige single-vineyard tier, sourced from a south-facing slope above the Volpe Pasini cellar at Togliano di Torreano.
When should I drink Zuc di Volpe Friulano?
Drink between 2 and 12 years from vintage. The wine cellars well for Friulano; almond aromatics deepen from year 4 onwards.