Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Monviert Pinot Grigio
Friuli Colli Orientali, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A Friulian Pinot Grigio that leans into texture and structure rather than the typical light-and-simple style. 100% Pinot Grigio grown in Colli Orientali, showing depth, precision, and mineral backbone. This is not a poolside Pinot, it carries seriousness and regional identity.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe pear, white peach, citrus zest, and subtle almond skin with delicate floral undertones. A mineral thread runs through the core, adding tension and lift.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a gentle roundness balanced by crisp acidity. Structured, dry, and layered, finishing clean with a slightly savory edge.

Food Pairings
Prosciutto di San Daniele, grilled sea bass, risotto with herbs, roasted chicken with lemon, aged Montasio cheese.

Verdict
A character-driven Pinot Grigio that breaks stereotypes. Textural, focused, and distinctly Friulian, proof that this grape can deliver far more than expected.

Did You Know?
Friuli Colli Orientali is known for producing some of Italy’s most structured and age-worthy white wines due to its marl-rich “ponca” soils.

🍷 Personal Pick
A thoughtful and elevated expression that redefines Pinot Grigio beyond its commercial reputation. — a month ago

Caleb Schiff

9.2

Savory with kicking minerality and acid. Ponca coming through. — 9 years ago

with Jenny

Diedra West

9.1

Diedra had this 13 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Monviert Tricùr Bianco, Friuli Colli Orientali, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A compelling Friulian white blend (Tricùr) showcasing the region’s ability to layer texture, aromatics, and structure into a harmonious whole. Rich yet vibrant, expressive yet balanced, this wine twisted the brain and palate in the best way.

Aromas & Flavors
Layered stone fruit, citrus oil, white flowers, subtle honeyed tones, and delicate herbal nuances. Complex, evolving, and beautifully integrated.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with excellent structure and refined acidity. Textural depth meets freshness, creating length and elegance without heaviness.

Food Pairings
Lobster pasta, truffle risotto, roasted poultry, creamy mushroom dishes, aged alpine cheeses.

Verdict
Truly phenomenal. Complex, cerebral, and confidently structured. This is Friuli at a serious level, layered, composed, and memorable.

Did You Know?
Colli Orientali’s rolling hills and ponca soils (marl and sandstone) contribute to both aromatic intensity and structural tension in white blends.

🍷 Personal Pick
The standout of the Monviert lineup. A white blend that beautifully twisted the palate and mind with depth and harmony. — a month ago

John Tan

9.3

Wine Mouth Tues.

Ribolla Gialla from the Oslavia and Hum vineyards, vines aged 18 to 40 years, planted at 180–220 m, facing south and south east on ponca (opoka/flysch) soils. Harvested by hand first 10 days of October. Two to four months of maceration on the skins and aged four years in oak barrels (30 hl) then two years in bottle. TA 6 g/l, pH 3.7. According to Alex Simčič, 2012 was a warm year, less dry than 2011. Saša Radikon explained that you have to reduce production to get complete ripeness for this length of skin contact. Started green harvest early July, reducing the crop by up to 50% in 2018, for example.
Deep orangey gold. Amber bright. Fabulous aroma – so intense. Orange, Seville orange marmalade (but not sweet), ginger, dried grasses, reduced apricots, spice. Deep and chewy and fresh on the palate. Amazing intensity of spiced, dried orange peel. A contrast between bitter/sour fruit sweetness and the sour, salty complexity. Orange-infused tea. Firmly tannic but so well balanced by the fruit. The flavour lasts forever and it is so utterly mouth-watering. Juicy, salty finish even in a tannic wine and then all that lovely apricot-ripe sweetness even though it is dry. (JH) JR18, 2012 — 4 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Cicinis, Attems 2024– Collio DOC – Sauvignon Blanc – Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Collio DOC. The 2024 vintage benefits from a fresher growing season, resulting in a more vibrant and aromatic expression compared with the prior year.

Aromas & Flavors
Highly aromatic with herbaceous notes of sage and asparagus layered with citrus, green apple, and subtle tropical hints.

Mouthfeel
Crisp acidity with a medium-to-full body. Lively, energetic, and expressive with excellent freshness.

Food Pairings
Seafood crudo, oysters, goat cheese, herb-driven dishes, grilled vegetables.

Verdict
The standout of the vertical. Vibrant, aromatic, and energetic with excellent freshness and lift.

Did You Know?
Collio is considered one of Italy’s most prestigious regions for Sauvignon Blanc due to its Ponca soils (marl and sandstone), which contribute minerality and aromatic intensity.

🍷 Personal Pick
The clear winner of the vertical tasting vs 2023, this v24 is bright, more expressive, and has a more beautiful fresh.
— a month ago

Chris MacLean

9.0

No notable flaws but also not very inspiring — 8 months ago

with Federico

Charlie Francis

9.4

Ponca look out!!! — 12 years ago