Borgo del Tiglio, Collio Bianco 2020

€36.99

This is one of the greatest Italian white wines made today.

Sensational texture, sensational flavour, delivered with pinpoint precision and refinement. It almost feels chiselled from the terroir on account of the mineral structure that is possesses. With flavours of ripe peach, blossom, apricot, notes honey, minerals and herbs, it is joyful as it is profound. A truly remarkable wine.

The wines of Borgo del Tiglio are from the subzone of Collio, which is one of the two stellar regions in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Set in hills toward the Slovenian boarder, the best slopes face south, toward the top of the Adriatic sea near Trieste. Here, Nicola Manferrari has worked out his vision of the terroir over the past four decades.

When he took on the family farm after his father's sudden death, the grapes they grew were sold in bulk to mass-production wineries. Unimpressed by the style of wines being made from his grapes, he wanted to make wines that were livelier, fuller and yet, still expressive of his region. He planted Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling to add flavour and acidity to the often underwhelming Friulano. He then planted Chardonnay with a very definite decision to make wines in the form of Burgundy. at the time, blending was uncommon in most of Friuli, but has since become accepted practice as the best way to extract the highest potential from the Collio subzone. That's the impact he has had on the region. And his Chardonnay project has spawned multiple imitations from the many fans of his wines in the region. Indeed, the quality from the estate regularly keeps the wines at the very top table of the world's white wines. Not bad for a man who trained as a pharmacist.

Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia

Country: Italy

Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Friulano

Style: Medium Bodied, Iconic, Fruity, Fresh, Elegant, Complex

Best food matches: Shellfish, Seafood, Scallops, Poultry, Lobster, Lamb, Hard Cheeses, Fine Dining

Alcohol: 13.5%

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When you buy wine from The Allotment Wine Co. you're helping a small Irish company that in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers who grow the grapes and make amazing wines. We only work with partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.

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Hi, I'm Chris Gifford.

And you're very welcome to The Allotment Wine Co.

When you wine from me, you're supporting a small Irish business which in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers, as well as other small, dedicated Irish wine importers.

When selecting wines, I look for partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.