Meroi Friuli Colli Orientali 'Nèstri Bianco' 2020

WINERY: MeroiCOUNTRY: ItalyREGION: FriuliAPPELLATION: Friuli Colli Orientali BiancoGRAPE: 100% Chardonnay WINEMAKER NOTES: Meroi's small-production wines are fermented and left to age in the same very used barrels. Organicfarming is embraced here, and in place of chemical pest control, the family encourages the natural battle between insects.TASTING NOTES: Bright straw yellow color. Ripe and nuanced bouquet of yellow fruits, yeasty pastries and fresh mountain air. On the palate, Nestri reveals energy and concentration in a mineral-salty style that is deeply flavored while avoiding any sense of heaviness. PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Antipasti and salads. Vegetable risotto, Sogliola alla mugnaiaABOUT THE WINERY: Meroi is a family run wine estate located in Buttrio, amidst the Colli Orientali del Friuli wine area. The winery was founded in 1920 by the current owner Paolo Meroi’s great grandfather, Domenico Meroi. Meroi wines are marked with incredible elegance and texture. They are both voluptu