Blazic
Collio Malvasia
Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
This wine has a yellow-green tint and a nose that is a bit closed, or maybe subtle is a better word. Very light citrus notes give way to a mix of cantaloupe and honeydew. The palate is anything but subtle. Big toasted almond flavor elbows past Meyer lemon and tangerine to lead the way. The acidity is fantastic - just enough but not too much. The finish wraps up the sip with a beautiful salinity. Blazič, by the way, is just across Italy’s border with Slovenia. The Malvasia came from their vineyard in Collio. The more of Collio I taste, the more I love that region.
This wine has a yellow-green tint and a nose that is a bit closed, or maybe subtle is a better word. Very light citrus notes give way to a mix of cantaloupe and honeydew. The palate is anything but subtle. Big toasted almond flavor elbows past Meyer lemon and tangerine to lead the way. The acidity is fantastic - just enough but not too much. The finish wraps up the sip with a beautiful salinity. Blazič, by the way, is just across Italy’s border with Slovenia. The Malvasia came from their vineyard in Collio. The more of Collio I taste, the more I love that region.
May 12th, 2021
