Scarbolo - 'Areore', Fruili, Italy (2021)

TASTING NOTES

A seemingly low intensity nose gives way to an absolute powerhouse on the palate. Rich with crisp, tangy acidity. Salty, mineral, loads of fruit and herb layers. Exquisite. 

Gentle punchdows, no malo conversion, 22 months in old tonneaux with 3 months of bâtonnage included. 10 months resting in bottle. 

The Scarbolo estate in Lauzacco is located only 15 km from the Italian border with Slovenia. Nine separate vineyards, comprising 18 hectares, are planted to local Friulian varieties. A tremendous amount of work is being done to better understand the ‘terroirs’ and what the different vineyard sites can produce. 

The Scarbolo estate is now in the hands of the 3^rd generation, Lara (winemaker and viticulturist) and Mattia (sales and marketing) sister and brother. Their father, Valter and mother, Maria Grazia, are still very much involved. Valter, who’s focus is now on the vineyards and viticulture and who leans on his 50 years of experience working the land, took over the estate from his father and there is obvious pride when you speak with him about Lara and Mattia’s involvement.

Lara, after completing her viticulture and oenology studies, took over the winemaking full-time from her father in 2017.