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Livio FellugaNewsLIVIO FELLUGA ACHIEVES THREE "YEAR'S BEST" AWARDS The US magazine WINE & SPIRITS rated three of LIVIO FELLUGA wines as the "YEAR'S BEST": Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio 2009 91 POINTS and “YEAR’S BEST 2011” “A Pinot Grigio with depth of flavor, structure and length, this mineral-driven wine hints at wildflower honey, beeswax and green pear, the fruit lasting in a firm finish...” . Livio Felluga Terre Alte 2008 91 POINTS and “YEAR’S BEST 2011” “Grown in Rosazzo, this blends friulano that’s fermented and aged in French oak casks with pinot bianco and sauvignon vinified in stainless steel. The combination builds a delicately floral wine, hinting at lilies, pear blossoms and raw almonds. The French oak plays into that almond flavor, while the floral notes develop into green pear and beeswax. It’s a rich, meaty white with backbone…” . Livio Felluga Vertigo 2008 88 POINTS “BEST BUY” and “YEAR’S BEST 2011” “This is a blue-fruited merlot (75%) blended with cabernet sauvignon, which adds a high-toned, green edge of acidity. Simple, approachable and ready for gently roasted meats…” . By Joshua Greene - August 2011 Issue. |
