Vignai da Duline Colli Orientali del Friuli Pinot Nero Ronco Pitotti 2015

The resulting wine is nothing short of brilliant and definitely a contender for Italy’s best example, to my palate. Its secret weapon is the soil of ponca (in the local dialect)—a flaky, layered limestone/sandstone rich in minerals—on which the grape is grown. Medium robe, aromatic complexity, elegance, length, silky tannin, and stunning flavor are all on display.