Sara, Marco 2022 Friuli Colli Orientali Pignolo

Friuli was not immune to the French grape invasion of the 80's- there was a ton of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet planted. While current examples from these grapes can be super delicious, there is nothing like the marriage of a native grape in native soils. Give Pignolo a try! Marco Sara makes a very fine one which manages to celebrate Pignolo's inky color and bold tannins but with a finesse and approachability. Black fruit, graphite, iron, and bold, drying tannins- this would be so good with beef stew!