Miani Saurint Sauvignon blanc, Friuli Colli Orientali, Italy 2023 Grifalco vanilla and coconut

vanilla and coconut

A deep and richly-spiced nose

Since 2015 there has been a consistent move towards organic viticulture

The palate has a fresh

A blend of Oloroso (70%) and then some PX to add the unctuous sweet rich body

Miani Saurint Sauvignon blanc, Friuli Colli Orientali, Italy 2023 Grifalco vanilla and coconutThere are two bottlings of Sauvignon which are barrel fermented but far finer and more complex than most made in this style. Of the the separate bottlings we prefer the Saurint which has a more acidic spine and precise focus. Lively straw yellow. Explosive tropical nose of papaya, lime, passion fruit and grapefruit plus a fine smoky minerality. On the palate the corresponding impression is of many layers piling up into a taste experience which is