Today we'll take you on a little journey into the wines of Friuli!
We'll be tasting one of the whites that, when crafted in a certain way, win over my palate: a Sauvignon.
The winery this time is Komic, run by brothers Francesco, Claudio and Boris, assisted by their father Eugenio. A wealth of experience goes into cultivating the old vines planted on the "Sacri Colli", from the Conca d'oro all the way to Rupis, up to 200 metres in elevation.
The Komic family produces the Blanc des Rupis, which comes from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Renano and Ribolla Gialla, from grapes harvested in the Rupis vineyard; as well as a Pinot Grigio, a Chardonnay, a Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Cabernet and the Sauvignon we are tasting today.
The colour is a light straw yellow, with a bold and warm aroma of overripe yellow fruits, bell pepper, sage, mint and yellow flowers. A wine with great structure and a pleasant acidity that gives the right balance to this warm wine.
It reflects the typicity of the grape variety – a very pleasant, aromatic, persistent wine.
Many consider it an aperitif wine; I would beg to differ. I drank it with a meal based on fish and seafood, and it would also pair well with medium-aged cheeses.
It should be served at around 10 degrees and costs between 15 and 18 euros – a product worth buying and keeping on hand.
What do you think?
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