2023 Sparkling Tocai Friulano
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Tocai Friulano is a relative of the popular variety Sauvignon Blanc. This dry crisp sparkling wine has aromatics of grapefruit, pear, and hints of peach. It is most subtle in its presentation on the palate with a fuller bodv.
NOSE: Aromatics of grapefruit, pear, and hints of peach.
PALATE: It is most subtle in its presentation on the palate with a fuller bodv. We recommend pairing this variety with pan-fried white fish with lemon butter and capers, Prosciutto with rocket and mozzarella, or roast chicken with thyme stuffing.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Appellation
Leelanau Peninsula
Harvest Date
10/19/2022
Acid
8.8
pH
2.97
Aging
Light lees in stainless for 4 months
Fermentation
Clean and cool with non-intrusive yeast
Residual Sugar
0.7%
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This dry, crisp white wine has aromatics of grapefruit, pear, and hints of peach. It is most subtle in its presentation on the palate with a fuller body.
Vineyard Notes
The fruit for this wine came from an extreme southern slope with heavily drained soils. 3rd growing year for these vines.
Production Notes
This wine was processed light fermented clean and cool (like a Riesling) and fermented with a non-intrusive yeast.
Food Pairing Notes
Experts recommend pairing this variety with pan-fried white fish with lemon butter and capers, Prosciutto with rocket and mozzarella, or roast chicken with thyme stuffing.
2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Gold Medal; 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Best of Class; 92 Points (Decanter)
2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Gold Medal; 2022 Jefferson Cup Invitational - Jefferson Cup Award; 91 Points (Decanter)