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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, almond blossom, white pear, hay, lemon zest

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

Single-vineyard Pinot Bianco from the Zuc di Volpe holdings. Yellow apple and almond blossom over a saline finish.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto alla milanese Almond and saffron aromatics meet the dish's lacquered finish; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch.More wines for risotto →
  • Roast chicken with herbs Yellow apple and hay aromatics pair with the roast bird; high acidity scrubs the chicken fat.More wines for chicken and white meat →
  • Carbonara Almond pith handles the egg-cheese sauce; saline finish refreshes between bites.

With cheese

Asìno Our pick Turismo FVG calls Asìno savoury and piquant in both its soft fresh and its aged version. A steel-raised Pinot Bianco with apple, almond and high acidity cleans the salt and adds no oak or tannin to the heat.

History

The estate's prestige Pinot Bianco from the same south-facing Zuc di Volpe holdings as the Friulano. Part of the cru-led top tier at Volpe Pasini.

  1. 1995First Zuc di Volpe Pinot Bianco vintage

Facts

Producer
Volpe Pasini · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Bianco (100%)
Classification
DOC Friuli Colli Orientali
Oak
Vinified in stainless steel; around 12 months on lees before bottling
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Volpe Pasini Zuc di Volpe Pinot Bianco

What does Zuc di Volpe Pinot Bianco taste like?

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

When should I drink Zuc di Volpe Pinot Bianco?

Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. The wine cellars well; almond aromatics deepen with bottle age.

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