91POINTS
16¾/20
Zidarich Malvasia 2017
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, ItalyZidarich is based in the Friulian region of Carso, a very rocky region that borders Slovenia. Benjamin and his wife Marisa Zidarich tend 8 hectares here in a naturalist, non-intervention vein. This Malvasia was native fermented and maceration on the skins in open vats with daily punch downs, before aging 24 months in medium and large barrels of Slavonian oak. Pouring a hazy golden yellow hue, this teems with alluring white florals, subtle jasmine, ash, honeysuckle along the dry, sleek, textural palate, finishing with a bergamot twist. Lovely balance, as with all their wines, and drinking well now and over the next few years.Tasted: 31 March 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:ON | $57.95 | 750ml | consignment |
Grape: Malvasia Istriana