The AWC VIENNA - International Wine Challenge 2015 Trophy Results

Altromerlot - Friuli Colli Orientali DOC SILVER MEDAL—AWC Vienna (A) (Vintage 2011)

This vintage represents the first step to re-gain the prestigious position which placed, in the past, the Altromerlot, among the best red wines of Italy.

In 1987 a new idea was born amidst the vineyards of Torre Rosazza: why not produce a wine that was very different from those generated by the Friuli tradition? L’Altromerlot was created thanks to this idea and it is probably the first wine from Friuli to undergo a long refinement process in French oak barriques. It is known as ‘L’altro’ or ‘the other’ as it was different than other wines present at the time. Twenty vintages later, L’Altromerlot has become a symbol of indisputable elegance. It continues to be called ‘the other’ to emphasize the careful attention paid to this special wine that goes from the vineyard to your table without interruptions or compromise. The grapes are rigorously harvested by hand and selected plant by plant. Next, they are de-stemmed and placed in steel wine-making vats at controlled temperatures where the musts and the skins remain in con-tact for 8/10 days. Complete malolactic fermentation is then carried out, followed a by long refining process in Allier durmast barriques which lasts for at least 24 months. This ruby-red wine is intense and lively. The nose will recognize the delicate perfume of small red berries and blueberry, followed by hints of musk and forest brush. The mouth will immediately delight in the wine’s noble lineage—elegance is its most evident characteristic. Its softness engulfs the palate, recalling red fruit preserves that evolve, giving off a discrete hint of wood. Expect a long finish.

A rich & intense Pinot Grigio revealing elegant flavours of apple and pear

Silver Medal: Selection Mondial du Vins, Montreal

A white wine made from copper-coloured grapes, it presents an optimal level of acidity and pleasant mineral qualities. This is a full-bodied, tasty wine, revealing intense hints of apple and ripe pear.

With the care of an artisan who chooses amidst his pattern book of fabrics, they walk along the rows of their 200-hectare vineyard in the Grave del Friuli, to test the quality of every single grape variety. In the cellars – with the passion of a tailor – they create wines capable of valorizing the wine making traditions of Friuli, interpreting them with a gaze turned toward the future. For over forty years, this has been the signature style that guides Borgo Magredo while it transforms the most classic “cloth” to create wines with a modern cut.

From the most aristocratic of vineyards, Pinot Nero, in Grave del Friuli, gives rise to an intensely perfumed wine that recalls roses, small red berries and cherries. The palate will not betray the elegance the nose immediately perceives, recognizing its own range of flavours that remain soft, round and distinctively aromatic.

With the care of an artisan who chooses amidst his pattern book of fabrics, they walk along the rows of their 200-hectare vineyard in the Grave del Friuli, to test the quality of every single grape variety. In the cellars – with the passion of a tailor – they create wines capable of valorizing the wine making traditions of Friuli, interpreting them with a gaze turned toward the future. For over forty years, this has been the signature style that guides Borgo Magredo while it transforms the most classic “cloth” to create wines with a modern cut.

To the sight, this wine appears intense red with soft violet shades. Its perfume is typical and pleasantly wild. It recalls raspberry and wild blackberry, distinguishing itself for its unique alcoholic nature. The mouth will find it robust and full-bodied, endowed with optimal elegance. It recalls forest fruits, fig and cloves.

Poggiobello Pinot Grigio 2018 Wine Spectator 90 Points

“A medium to full bodied Pinot Grigio, with creamy pastry and toasted hazelnuts, notes, featuring flavours of nectarine, candied ginger, verbena and cardamom. The vibrant acidity creates a racy frame and drives this to a long mouthwatering finish. Enjoy with seafood, lasagne and coldcuts.

Straw yellow in colour with golden hues, there are some very diverse aromas on the nose including acacia flowers. With generous structure and a balanced body this wine can be served with various foods, from pastas to fish to tomato-based sauces.

Poggiobello Sauvignon Blanc: Straw yellow with greenish hues in colour. A very aromatic nose with hints of sage, red pepper, and tomato leaves. Weight and depth of flavour on the palate while structured and well balanced.

Colli Orientali and nearby Collio are historically the two DOCs where the best Italian white wines are produced. This is a very special area which gives the wines produced here a weight and depth of flavour with an underlying minerality. not seen in the rest of Italy. A purity of flavour !

Balance, elegance and fragrance are the main aspects of Poggiobello wines. The whites offer character along with delicate bouquets and aromatic tones. The reds are fruity, soft, and velvety but also structured and decisive.

The most celebrated wine in the world, Pinot Grigio has been cultivated in Friuli for centuries with great results that showcase the intense expressivity of the area’s hilly terrain, where local wines acquire intense scents and a good level of concentration.

This straw-colored wine has golden reflections. To the nose, it gives off pronounced floral scents that become fruity, recalling the flavor of apple and ripened pear. The palate will find this wine soft and engulfing as it wisely combines good body with pleasantly acidic nervature, which provides for fresh drinkability. Well-balanced in all its components, this wine has a good level of persistence.