Borgo Magredo | Friulano 2008

PV Tasting Notes

Medium straw yellow in colour. Offers a multifaceted nose of pear, quince, lime and bergamot aromas along with an elegant mineral quality. A very pretty wine, really nicely done, pear and citrus and pithy fruit flavours are backed by fine acids, making this an immensely appealing and enjoyable drink. Finishes a touch warm, but this is the best example I have tasted from this producer, having had samples sent to me over the past four vintages, this is the first time we have purchased from them, think this should drink well for 4-6 years. Tasted June 2009

Perfect with vegetable crudities, prosciutto with melon, antipasti, chicken satay, grilled trout with almonds or ice cold with a summer party.
 

Borgo Magredo is situated in Tauriano di Spilimbergo, at the foot of the Carnic Pre-Alps, due east from Pordenone.

This is the heart of the Grave Friuli DOC, where the soil is referred to as “magredi” and the weather characteristics are extremely favorable to winemaking.

The “magredi” are extensive deposits of pebbles and stones, transported to the Friulan flatlands by the Meduna River while it streams down from the Pre-Alps.

These smooth and round rocks make up most of the soil and provide unprecedented drainage for the local significant rainfalls. The drainage is so efficient that over time the typical dryness of these lands gave rise to an unusual ecosystem able to survive with almost no water retention.

The winemaking conditions here are truly ideal, especially considering that the hot summer days are followed by cool, breezy nights and the resulting temperature excursion contributes to create incredible aromas in our grapes.