Livio Felluga Sharis 2012

Date of Tasting: 12 March 2014

Wine Type: White

Grape Varieties: ~ 60% Chardonnay, 40% Ribolla Gialla

Alcohol: 12.5%

Origin: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

Appellation: IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica)

Expect to Pay: ~ THB600 - THB1,000

Web: http://www.liviofelluga.it/
Chubby Score: 89/100
Value for money: 7/10
Professional Rating: CT - 89/100

Appearance: light golden yellow

Aroma: spices, white fruits and flowers, lemon zest, and pineapple

Palate: fresh and lively with medium weight body. rather fine and crisp acidity. exhibit citrus and apple notes and spices.

Excellent both in term of taste and value. It is light enough to be enjoyed as an aperitif  and also hold the texture and flavour that can be a great daily table wine. It should be pretty good with light vegetable and fish dish. I do like the fine balance on the texture resulting from Ribolla Gialla. Should be great for a few years forward.

Zuani Vigne Collio Bianco DOC 2012

Date of Tasting: 13 November 2013

Wine Type: White

Grape Varieties: blend of Friulano, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio

Alcohol: 13%

Origin: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Appellation: Collio Goriziano DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)

Expect to Pay: ~ THB900 - 1,200

Web: http://www.zuanivini.it/
Chubby Score: 90/100
Value for money: 7/10
Professional Rating: n.a.

Appearance: bright yellow straw

Aroma: fruity and rich complex aroma

Palate: ripe citrus fruits and peach with herbal notes, shy floral tone, fresh acidity and mineral to balance, medium on the body and length

Zuani Vigne Collio Bianco 2012 is such an interesting white wine that can be paired well with either pasta or pizza. I had come across this wine a few times and pretty much like it. The soft touch and lingering fruits seem to play well with packed fruit flavour. Each of the components plays its role wonderfully: singing and harmonious. It is pretty nice at this stage should live easily another 5 years or so.