Livon Collio Manditocai Friulano 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Livon
Label Name:
 
Collio Manditocai Friulano
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Ruttars / Dolegna del Collio)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Friulano (Tocai Friulano)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 94 pts (tasting 2023); Luca Maroni 94/99 (listed 2021); featured in Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri selections for Livon (past vintages); multiple regional guide recognitions (Bibenda, AIS)

Tasting Note
Pale gold; intense, complex aromas of pear, ripe stone fruit, peach leaf, nutmeg and subtle lactic/vanilla. Full-bodied, rich texture with harmonious acidity, savory minerality and a lingering bitter‑almond finish.

Food Pairing
Western: smoked or grilled white fish, shellfish, roast chicken, creamy risotto, soft cheeses. Asian: sashimi/ sushi, tempura, miso‑glazed fish, steamed white fish with ginger, mildly spiced Thai/Chinese chicken dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; whole-bunch pressing, cold settling 24h; ~50% stainless steel and 50% Hungarian oak/barrique fermentation; aged ~8 months in barriques before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Livon, founded 1964 (San Giovanni al Natisone). Wines sourced from Collio cru sites (Ruttars/Dolegna del Collio) on marl‑and‑clay soils; estate focuses on native varieties and quality barrel-aged whites.