Emilio Bulfon, Cianorie, Friuli, Italy 2023
{organic} 100% Cianorie
RIPE FOREST FRUIT, RICH SPICE, FLORAL & BRIGHT
If you’ve never heard of this grape, it’s because Emilio Bulfon rescued it from brink of extinction. Intense aromas, brambly wild berries and herbs, pomegranate, a vein of elegant earthiness, a touch of rose petal – it’s as summery as it gets without being rosé. “Cianorôs" in the local dialect means to drink right from the bottle. Go ahead, try it – we may have even done it ourselves.
Serving Suggestions: Wood-roasted zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms & tomatoes w/ brown rice. Buttermilk biscuits w/ slices of smoked ham & whole grain mustard.