A bit different than the last bottle in 11/17. The more intense grapefruit pith quality has calmed down, and a more white peach, white flower quality is coming out on the nose, with a hint of hazelnut on the palate, which is really cool. This isn't a white to age for 10 years but this will clearly develop in a positive direction over 5.
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Once again, the Vigna del Lauro Sauvignon Blanc is a stellar example of what is great about Friulian white wines. Bright fruits on the nose: lime, melon, papaya. Palate shows cool toned acidity and mineral notes leading to a broad but vibrant texture with medium body and a hint of bitter grapefruit on the finish. Just about perfect for the price, I will continue to seek this out as my go to Sauvignon Blanc.
The vintage was tough in Friuli with yields slashed in the springtime, but the smaller, less dense bunches that made it were of high quality. You can taste the concentration here.
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7/24/2018 - ex-sommelier Likes this wine:
A bit different than the last bottle in 11/17. The more intense grapefruit pith quality has calmed down, and a more white peach, white flower quality is coming out on the nose, with a hint of hazelnut on the palate, which is really cool. This isn't a white to age for 10 years but this will clearly develop in a positive direction over 5.
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11/3/2017 - ex-sommelier Likes this wine:
Once again, the Vigna del Lauro Sauvignon Blanc is a stellar example of what is great about Friulian white wines. Bright fruits on the nose: lime, melon, papaya. Palate shows cool toned acidity and mineral notes leading to a broad but vibrant texture with medium body and a hint of bitter grapefruit on the finish. Just about perfect for the price, I will continue to seek this out as my go to Sauvignon Blanc.
The vintage was tough in Friuli with yields slashed in the springtime, but the smaller, less dense bunches that made it were of high quality. You can taste the concentration here.
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